Under this scheme, farmers will receive a pension: they will not have to spend even a single rupee from their own pocket. Find out what the conditions are.

The central government is implementing many schemes for farmers. One of these schemes is the Prime Minister Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana. This scheme has been initiated for the social security of elderly and marginal farmers. Under this, farmers who are around 60 years of age will receive a pension of 300 rupees per month. The current age of the farmer also plays a significant role in determining the pension amount. Additionally, if a farmer passes away, their family will receive 50% of the pension amount. This family pension applies only to spouses; children cannot avail of this facility.

No installment needs to be paid from one's own pocket To avail the benefits of the PM Kisan Yojana, farmers do not need to deposit any premium from their own funds. The installment for this scheme can be paid from the stipend provided under the government's PM Kisan Yojana. In a way, this is a farmer pension scheme. To be eligible for this, a farmer's monthly income should be up to 15,000 rupees.

What are the conditions?

1. Small and marginal farmers with eligible land of up to 2 hectares are eligible for this scheme.
2. Farmers between the ages of 18 and 40 can register for this scheme.
3. The farmer must have an Aadhaar card and a savings bank account or a Jan Dhan account.
4. The beneficiary must deposit between 55 to 200 rupees every month until they reach the age of 60.
5. The number of installments to be paid under the Prime Minister Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana is determined based on age.

Essential Documents For registration in this scheme, it is necessary to have documents like Aadhaar card, applicant's identity proof, applicant's age proof, income proof, land documents, bank passbook, mobile number, passport-sized photo, etc. Additionally, having agricultural land of 2 hectares or less is essential. You can register for this online. The main objective of this scheme is to provide strength and support to farmers.