Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana

Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana continues to provide financial support to land-holding farmer families in Maharashtra with an additional annual benefit of ₹6,000. This amount supplements the ₹6,000 already received through the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, bringing the total annual support to ₹12,000 for eligible farmers.

Maharashtra government launched this scheme in June 2023 through Government Resolution No. Kisani-2023/CR 42/11 A dated 15/06/2023. The scheme works alongside PM KISAN and uses the same eligibility criteria, so farmers already registered under the central scheme are automatically covered without any separate application.

Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana - Introduction

Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana aims to boost the annual income of agricultural families across the state. This scheme provides an additional benefit of ₹6,000 per year, delivered in three equal installments, to complement existing support from the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. As per the government resolution, anyone eligible for the PM Kisan Yojana automatically qualifies for this support. By integrating with existing portals, this scheme ensures a smooth flow of financial resources directly to bank accounts.

Key Information

Benefits

Under Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana, eligible farming households receive a total of ₹12,000 annually when combined with PM KISAN. The financial structure works as follows:

Benefits are transferred directly via Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Please note that if benefits are credited to ineligible recipients by mistake, the government will recover the funds following standard operating procedures. The 8th installment of ₹2,000 was released on March 25, 2026, with ₹1,768 crore disbursed to 84 lakh farmers. The 9th installment has not been released yet. A proposal of ₹3,700 crore to cover the 9th and 10th installments was sent to the government in March and July 2026, and approval is still awaited.

Eligibility

You are eligible for Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana if you are a land-holding farmer family, which includes a husband, wife, and minor children, provided you held land as of 01.02.2019. Eligibility for this state scheme is strictly tied to your active status in the PM Kisan Yojana. You must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra with cultivable agricultural land, a valid 7/12 extract, an Aadhaar-linked bank account, and an active PM-KISAN beneficiary status. You should not have paid income tax in the previous assessment year, and government employees drawing a pension above ₹10,000 per month are not eligible.

Exclusions

Certain categories are excluded to make sure benefits reach those who need them most. You will not be eligible if you or any family member fall into these brackets:

• Institutional land holders
• Former or current constitutional post holders, Ministers, MPs, MLAs, and Mayors
• Serving or retired officers and employees of Central or State government departments or public sector undertakings (excluding multi-tasking staff and group D employees)
• Pensioners receiving ₹10,000 or more per month (excluding group D staff)
• Individuals who paid income tax in the previous assessment year
• Registered professionals like doctors, engineers, lawyers, and chartered accountants
• Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)

Application Process

You do not need to apply separately for this scheme. If you are already receiving benefits under the PM Kisan Yojana, you are automatically eligible. If you haven't registered yet, follow these steps:

STEP 1 - Go to the official PM KISAN portal at pmkisan.gov.in and click on the 'Farmer Registration' section on the homepage.

STEP 2 - Enter your Aadhaar number and mobile OTP, then fill in your personal details, bank account information, and land records including 7/12 and 8-A extracts.

STEP 3 - Submit the application. It will undergo verification at the village, taluka, district, and state nodal officer levels.

STEP 4 - Once approved for PM KISAN, Namo Shetkari benefits start automatically. Complete your eKYC at pmkisan.gov.in to avoid any installment disruption.

Documents

Keep these documents ready for your records, although they are primarily used during PM Kisan registration:

• Aadhaar Card
• 7/12 land extract
• 8-A document
• Ferfar records
• Ration card
• Maharashtra domicile certificate
• PM-KISAN registration number
• Mobile number linked to Aadhaar

How to Check Status

You can check your payment status through multiple portals:

STEP 1 - Visit the official Namo Shetkari portal at nsmny.mahait.org and click on 'Beneficiary Status' or 'Payment Status'.

STEP 2 - Enter your Aadhaar number and search to view your payment history and current status.

STEP 3 - Alternatively, check on the PM KISAN portal at pmkisan.gov.in under 'Beneficiary Status' using your Aadhaar or registered mobile number.

STEP 4 - You can also use the PFMS portal at pfms.nic.in under 'Know Your Payment' by entering your bank account number for payment tracking.

Common Issues and Fixes

If your installment has not been credited, check these common reasons and solutions:

• Aadhaar-bank seeding not done - visit your bank branch and request DBT Aadhaar seeding
• PM KISAN eKYC pending - complete eKYC at pmkisan.gov.in using Aadhaar OTP
• Name mismatch in records - contact the District Agriculture Office for correction request
• Land record mismatch - update records with your Talathi or Patwari
• Bank account inactive - visit your bank branch to activate the account

As per recent reports, over 96,800 farmers did not receive benefits due to incomplete Aadhaar-bank seeding. Make sure your bank account is properly linked with Aadhaar for DBT payments.

References

View Official PM KISAN Guidelines | Visit Namo Shetkari Online Portal | PM KISAN Portal | PFMS Payment Status

FAQ's

When are installments for the scheme released?

Installments are scheduled in three cycles: April-July (released in July/August), August-November (released in November/December), and December-March (released in March/April). The 8th installment was released on March 25, 2026, and the 9th installment has not been released yet as fund approval is still awaited.

How much will I receive annually?

You will receive ₹6,000 yearly from this scheme, distributed in three equal installments of ₹2,000. Combined with PM KISAN ₹6,000, the total annual benefit is ₹12,000.

Which bank account should I use?

You must make sure your bank account is Aadhaar-linked and DBT-enabled to receive the funds. The account should be active and in your name.

Do I need to register for this specific scheme?

No, there is no separate registration. Your status as an eligible beneficiary under the PM Kisan Yojana qualifies you automatically for Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana.

Is there a specific requirement for land records?

Yes, land records are mandatory. For example, if a farmer applies, he must provide his 7/12 and 8-A details as proof of land ownership to complete his profile. The land must have been held as of February 1, 2019.

How to check Namo Shetkari Yojana payment status?

Visit nsmny.mahait.org and click on 'Beneficiary Status', then enter your Aadhaar number. You can also check on pmkisan.gov.in under 'Beneficiary Status' or use pfms.nic.in for payment tracking.

Why is my Namo Shetkari installment not received?

Common reasons include incomplete Aadhaar-bank seeding, pending PM KISAN eKYC, name mismatch in records, land record discrepancies, or inactive bank account. Fix these issues and contact your District Agriculture Office if the problem continues.

What is the combined benefit of PM-KISAN + Namo Shetkari?

Eligible farmers in Maharashtra receive a combined ₹12,000 per year - ₹6,000 from PM KISAN (central government) and ₹6,000 from Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana (state government), both paid in three installments of ₹2,000 each every four months.