Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana (maharashtra)

The Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana is a Maharashtra state government scheme providing additional income support to farmers who are beneficiaries under PM-KISAN. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 per year from the Maharashtra government, in addition to ₹6,000 under PM-KISAN. This means eligible farmers in Maharashtra receive a total of ₹12,000 annually. The scheme was introduced to provide enhanced financial relief to farmers facing rising agricultural costs.

Must be a registered beneficiary under PM-KISAN. Must be a resident of Maharashtra. Land ownership must be verified in state records. Exclusion rules similar to PM-KISAN apply.

No separate application is required if already enrolled under PM-KISAN. Farmers must ensure: Aadhaar linked bank account. Correct land records. Updated e-KYC under PM-KISAN. Installments are transferred directly to bank accounts via DBT.

Introductionv

The Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana is a Maharashtra state government scheme providing additional income support to farmers who are beneficiaries under PM-KISAN. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 per year from the Maharashtra government, in addition to ₹6,000 under PM-KISAN. This means eligible farmers in Maharashtra receive a total of ₹12,000 annually. The scheme was introduced to provide enhanced financial relief to farmers facing rising agricultural costs.

When It Started

The Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana was launched in 2023 by the Government of Maharashtra. The scheme was introduced as a supplementary income support program to PM-KISAN. It mirrors the installment structure of PM-KISAN and is credited in three installments annually.

State Applicability

This scheme is applicable only in Maharashtra. Only farmers who are approved beneficiaries under PM-KISAN are eligible.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a registered beneficiary under PM-KISAN. Must be a resident of Maharashtra. Land ownership must be verified in state records. Exclusion rules similar to PM-KISAN apply.

Selection Process

No separate application is required. Eligible PM-KISAN beneficiaries are automatically considered. State authorities verify data and release installments.

Rejection Process

Rejection occurs if: PM-KISAN eligibility is cancelled. Aadhaar mismatch. Land record discrepancies. Farmers can correct errors at agriculture offices.

Who Started It

The scheme was started by the Government of Maharashtra in 2023 to strengthen financial assistance for farmers. It complements PM-KISAN and reflects the state’s commitment to agricultural welfare.

Application Process

No separate application is required if already enrolled under PM-KISAN. Farmers must ensure: Aadhaar linked bank account. Correct land records. Updated e-KYC under PM-KISAN. Installments are transferred directly to bank accounts via DBT.