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PM Kisan Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)

Pension of Rs 3,000 a month at 60 for small and marginal farmers

PM-KMY is a voluntary contributory pension scheme for small and marginal farmers launched in 2019. Farmers aged 18 to 40 with up to 2 hectares of cultivable land can join. The farmer pays a monthly contribution that depends on the age of entry, roughly Rs 55 to Rs 200, matched by the Centre, and receives Rs 3,000 a month after turning 60. Enrol at a Common Service Centre with Aadhaar, land records and a bank account, or through the portal. Farmers who are PM-KISAN beneficiaries can have the contribution deducted from their instalment.

Rules, amounts and dates can change. Confirm the details on the official portal or at your taluk office before you apply.

Key facts (useful for exams)

DepartmentCentral government schemes
Started2019
GroupFarmers, dairy and fishers

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Eligibility, amounts and how to apply change often. Confirm on the official portals or at your taluk office.

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