Millions of farmers enrolled in the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana face a critical requirement in 2026. The government has made a unique Farmer ID mandatory for receiving scheme benefits. Farmers without this digital identity may experience delays in their upcoming installments, according to official announcements from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
The government plans to release three consecutive installments this year. The 22nd, 23rd, and 24th payments will reach farmers’ bank accounts throughout 2026. However, the new Farmer ID rule applies to all beneficiaries seeking uninterrupted financial support.
What the PM Kisan Scheme Provides
The central government launched PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in February 2019. The scheme delivers financial support to small and marginal farmers across India. Eligible farmers receive โน6,000 annually through three equal installments of โน2,000 each. The government transfers funds directly through Direct Benefit Transfer to prevent irregularities and ensure transparency.
Why the Farmer ID Became Mandatory
The unique Farmer ID serves as a digital identity for farmers. This identification system contains comprehensive information about land holdings, crops grown, fertilizer usage, animal husbandry data, and income details. Ram Nath Thakur, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, confirmed that several states have already implemented mandatory Farmer ID for new registrations. The rule will expand nationwide in coming months.
The government aims to ensure scheme benefits reach genuine farmers and eliminate fraudulent registrations. The digital system creates a single database that tracks agricultural activities and entitlements across different states.
Farmers ID Registration for PM Kisan
| CATEGORY | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| What is Farmer ID? | โข Digital identity for farmers under PM Kisan scheme โข Contains land, crop, fertilizer use, and income data โข Single ID for all agricultural schemes โข Mandatory from 2026 onwards |
| Why Compulsory? | โข Prevents fraud and duplicate entries โข Ensures benefits reach genuine farmers โข Enables seamless direct benefit transfer โข Required for all 2026 installments (22nd, 23rd, 24th) |
| REQUIRED DOCUMENTS | PURPOSE |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Primary identification (mandatory) |
| Mobile Number | Must be linked to Aadhaar for OTP |
| Land Documents | Khatauni/Jamabandi/revenue records |
| Bank Passbook | Account linking for DBT |
| Ration Card/Family ID | Additional verification (state-specific) |
| Passport Photo | For ID card generation |
| REGISTRATION METHOD | STEPS | TIME REQUIRED |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration | 1. Visit state AgriStack portal or pmkisan.gov.in 2. Click “Farmer ID Registration” 3. Enter Aadhaar for eKYC 4. Verify mobile via OTP 5. Upload land documents 6. Add family details 7. Link bank account 8. Submit application 9. Track status online 10. Receive ID via SMS/email | 7-15 working days |
| Offline Registration | 1. Visit CSC/Agriculture office/Panchayat camp 2. Carry all documents 3. Fill form with assistance 4. Complete biometric verification 5. Receive acknowledgment slip 6. Get Farmer ID | 7-15 working days |
| WHERE TO APPLY | CONTACT |
|---|---|
| State AgriStack Portal | Visit your state’s official agricultural website |
| PM Kisan Website | pmkisan.gov.in |
| Common Service Centers (CSC) | Nearest CSC in your area |
| Agriculture Department | District/Tehsil/Block office |
| Panchayat Camps | Check local announcements |
| Helpline Numbers | 155261 or 011-24300606 |
| PM KISAN INSTALLMENT SCHEDULE 2026 | EXPECTED DATE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| 22nd Installment | February 2026 | โน2,000 |
| 23rd Installment | July 2026 | โน2,000 |
| 24th Installment | November 2026 | โน2,000 |
| Total Annual Benefit | 2026 | โน6,000 |
| BENEFITS OF FARMER ID | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Automatic Subsidies | Fertilizer and seed subsidies in right quantity |
| Simplified Insurance | Easier crop insurance claims |
| Single Document | No repeated document submission |
| Multiple Schemes | Access all government schemes with one ID |
| Direct Payments | Faster DBT without delays |
| Digital Records | Complete agricultural data in one place |
| IMPORTANT RULES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| ID Per Family | Only one Farmer ID per family |
| Multiple Lands | Consolidate all land holdings under single ID |
| eKYC Mandatory | Aadhaar-based verification required |
| Active Mobile | Must receive OTP for verification |
| Accurate Details | Land details must match revenue records |
| Verification Time | 7-15 working days for approval |
| COMMON ISSUES | SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar not linking | Update mobile at Aadhaar center |
| Land records mismatch | Update documents at tehsil office |
| Application rejected | Check error, resubmit with corrections |
| Verification delayed | Contact agriculture department |
| Multiple entries | Request consolidation at district office |
| OTP not received | Verify mobile linked to Aadhaar |
| QUICK CHECKLIST | STATUS |
|---|---|
| โ Aadhaar card available | Required |
| โ Mobile linked to Aadhaar | Required |
| โ Land documents ready | Required |
| โ Bank account active | Required |
| โ Know land survey numbers | Required |
| โ Family details prepared | Required |
| โ Internet access or CSC nearby | Required |
| AFTER REGISTRATION | ACTION ITEMS |
|---|---|
| Link to PM Kisan | Update existing PM Kisan account with Farmer ID |
| Verify Details | Check all information is correct |
| Save ID Number | Keep Farmer ID number safe |
| Track Status | Monitor application approval |
| Complete Before | February 2026 (to receive 22nd installment) |
What Benefits the Farmer ID Unlocks
Farmers with a registered Farmer ID gain access to multiple advantages. The system ensures they receive fertilizer and seed subsidies in appropriate quantities based on their land holdings. Crop insurance claims become simpler through linked data. Farmers no longer need to submit the same documents repeatedly for different government schemes. The single ID provides access to all current and future agricultural welfare programs.
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