By AimIndia Team 
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PMKMY) is a pension scheme initiated by the Government of India to provide social security for small and marginal farmers. It aims to ensure financial stability in their old age by offering a monthly pension. Farmers can participate in the PM Kisan Mandhan Yojana through voluntary contributions, and the government provides an equal matching contribution to the pension fund.
The PMKMY is for farmers with up to 2 hectares of land. People aged 18-40 can register to get a steady income after turning 60. The fixed pension of Rs 3,000 per month helps farmers live well during retirement.
Objectives of PMKMY
- To Provide old-age financial security to small and marginal farmers.
- To Ensure a stable monthly pension after the age of 60.
- To Encourage voluntary contributions toward the pension fund by farmers.
Full Details Of (PM-KMY)
| Name of Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana |
|---|---|
| Announcement | Government of India |
| State Name | Applicable Nationwide |
| Implementation | Launched on 12th September 2019 |
| Updated On | 2023 |
| Objectives | To provide old age pension to small and marginal farmers across India |
| Incentive | Rs 3000/- per month pension after the age of 60 |
| Beneficiaries | Small and marginal farmers aged 18-40 years with up to 2 hectares of land |
| Application Starts | Always Open |
| Process | Offline and Online Registration through Common Service Centers (CSCs) |
| Official Website | www.maandhan.in |
Eligibility Criteria
- Farmers aged between 18 and 40 years.
- Small and marginal farmers with up to 2 hectares of landholding.
- Farmers whose names appear in the land records as of 01.08.2019.
- Must not be beneficiaries of other social security schemes like Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan or the National Pension Scheme for Traders.
- Should not hold institutional posts or have a high economic status.
Benefits of PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana
- A monthly pension of Rs 3,000 upon reaching the age of 60.
- Equal contribution from the Government to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana pension fund.
- Family pension of 50% (Rs 1,500) provided to the spouse in case of the farmer’s death.
- If the farmer dies before retirement, the spouse can continue the scheme or receive the total contributions with interest.
Required Documents for PMKMY Registration
- Aadhaar Card.
- Landholding details.
- Bank account or PM-Kisan account details.
- PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana online registration can be done easily through CSC or online portals.
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How to Apply for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana
Farmers can enroll in the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana by visiting the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC). They must bring their Aadhaar card and bank details for registration. Alternatively, farmers who are beneficiaries of the PM Kisan Scheme can have their contributions deducted from the same account where they receive their PM-Kisan benefits. The registration process is free of cost, and there is no need to make any payments at the PMKMY CSC login points. Farmers can also check their PMKMY beneficiary status online through the PMKMY.gov.in login portal.
The PMKMY scheme offers a Maandhan Yojana online registration feature for those who wish to join the scheme online. Farmers can also download the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana PDF for further details, and status updates are available through the PM Kisan Mandhan Yojana official website for easy tracking.
For more detailed information, farmers can refer to the PMKMY CSC login, and those looking for the PMKMY full form or registration details can also visit the Mandhan.in login portal to stay updated on their pension status.
This scheme, along with other initiatives like the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme, ensures the government’s continued effort to support farmers at every stage of their lives.