Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana

The “Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana” (NSMNY) is a very important scheme started by the Government of Maharashtra for the income growth of farmers. In addition to the annual ₹6,000 received from the Central Government’s PM-KISAN scheme, the State Government provides an additional ₹6,000, making a total of ₹12,000 per year for eligible farmers.

Government Resolution No.: Kisani-2023/C.R. 42/11 A (Date: June 15, 2023)

Key Benefits

• An additional annual financial assistance of ₹6,000 from the State Government.
• This amount is deposited directly into the bank account (DBT) in three installments of ₹2,000:
  • First Installment: April — July
  • Second Installment: August — November
  • Third Installment: December — March
• The amount is credited via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.

Eligibility Criteria

• Farmer families (Husband, wife, and minor children) who have cultivable land in their name.
• Ownership of land is required to be as of February 1, 2019.
• The applicant must be eligible for the PM-KISAN scheme.

Exclusions (Who is ineligible?)

• Institutional landholders.
• Former/current constitutional post holders, MPs, MLAs, Mayors, Chairpersons of Zilla Panchayats.
• Government employees (except MTS/Class IV/Group-D).
• Pensioners with a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more.
• Income tax-paying individuals.
• Professionals (Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, CAs, Architects).
• Non-Resident Indians (NRIs).

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card
• 7/12 Extract and 8-A Extract (Land Records)
• Mutation Records (Ferfar)
• Ration Card
• Details of Aadhaar-linked bank account

How to Apply

1. Register on PM-KISAN Portal: Go to the PM-KISAN Portal and register yourself.
2. Verification by Local Administration: The application is verified by local officials.
3. Approval Process: Taluka Nodal Officer → District Nodal Officer → State Nodal Officer.

Important Links

• Official Website: nsmny.mahait.org
• Registration: PM-KISAN Portal