PM Kisan Maandhan Calculator 2026: pension for farmers
Small farmers: pay Rs. 55 to 200 a month, the government matches it, and you get Rs. 3,000 a month after 60. PM Kisan beneficiaries can register directly.
PM Kisan Maandhan: a pension for farmers
Small and marginal farmers with up to 2 hectares of land are eligible. PM Kisan beneficiaries can register directly at a CSC.
On death, the spouse receives 50% pension (Rs. 1,500 a month). If you exit, your share plus savings bank interest is returned.
Key rules
- Age 18 to 40, land up to 2 hectares
- Government matches 50:50
- Rs. 3,000 a month pension after 60
- Spouse gets 50% (Rs. 1,500 a month)
- PM Kisan beneficiaries register at a CSC
- On exit, principal plus savings bank interest is returned
Frequently asked questions
PM Kisan Maandhan vs PM Kisan Samman Nidhi?
PM Kisan pays Rs. 6,000 a year by DBT with no contribution. PM Kisan Maandhan is a contributory pension. They are separate and can be held together.
Can I exit the scheme?
Yes. Your share is returned with interest at the savings bank rate. The government's share is not returned.
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Source: Ministry of Finance / India Post, rates Q4 FY2025-26, subject to quarterly revision. Results are indicative; confirm final figures with your bank or post office.