**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 546 regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY) and farmers enrolled under it in the districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and North Dinajpur. The response provides details about the scheme's provisions and enrollment figures as of January 29, 2026. The question was to be answered on February 3rd, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **PM-KMY Scheme Overview:**
* PM-KMY is a central sector, voluntary, and contributory pension scheme.
* It is for farmers aged 18 to 40.
* It provides a minimum monthly assured pension of ₹3000 upon attaining 60 years of age, subject to exclusion criteria.
* Monthly contribution ranges from ₹55 to ₹200 based on entry age, with matching contributions from the government.
* Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India is the fund manager for the scheme.
* **Fund Allocation and Utilization:**
* There is no state-wise allocation of funds under PM-KMY.
* Since 2019, a total of ₹540.66 Crore has been utilized for PM-KMY across the nation.
* **Enrollment Figures (as of January 29, 2026):**
* 24.95 lakh farmers are enrolled nationwide.
* District-wise enrollment:
* DINAJPUR UTTAR: 317
* DARJEELING: 50
* KALIMPONG: 13
* **Progress Review:**
* The implementation of PM-KMY is being reviewed with implementing agencies and States/UTs.
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers (Aged 18-40)**
* **Impact:** The scheme provides a potential social security net and assured monthly pension after the age of 60.
* **Action Required:** Decide whether to voluntarily enroll in the scheme and make the required monthly contributions based on their entry age.
**Implementing Agencies and States/UTs**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the PM-KMY scheme.
* **Action Required:** Participate in reviews of the scheme's progress and address any challenges or areas for improvement.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY): A central sector scheme providing a voluntary and contributory pension for small and marginal farmers.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE: The ministry responsible for the policy related to farmers' welfare.
West Bengal: Indian state where the progress of the PM-KMY scheme is being reviewed.
Darjeeling: One of the districts mentioned for farmer enrollment.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 546
TO BE ANSWERED ON 3RD FEBRUARY, 2026
FARMERS ENROLLED UNDER PM-KMY
546. SHRI RAJU BISTA:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एव ं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण मं(cid:287)ी
be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of farmers enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana
(PM-KMY) in the districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong and North Dinajpur;
(b) the total funds allocated and utilized under the scheme in these districts since 2019; and
(c) whether the Government has reviewed the progress of PM-KMY in West Bengal and if
so, the findings thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृ(cid:874)ष एव ं(cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण रा(cid:207)य मं(cid:287)ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)
(a) to (c): Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY), a central sector scheme, is
a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for the entry age group of 18 to 40 years with a
provision of minimum monthly assured pension of ₹3000/- on attaining the age of 60 years,
subject to exclusion criteria. The Scheme aims to create a social security net for the small and
marginal farmers during their old age. The amount of the monthly contribution ranges between
₹55 to ₹200 per month depending upon the entry age of the farmers into the Scheme. Govt. of
India also provides matching contribution in the pension account of the farmers. The Life
Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India is the fund manager for the Scheme. There is no State-
wise allocation of funds under the PM-KMY Scheme. However, since 2019, a total amount of
Rs. 540.66 Crore has been utilized for PMKMY across the nation.
As on 29.01.2026, 24.95 lakh farmers have been enrolled in the PMKMY Scheme out of
which farmers enrolled in the districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong and North Dinajpur are as
follows:
District Enrolled Farmers
DINAJPUR UTTAR 317
DARJEELING 50
KALIMPONG 13
The progress of the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana
(PMKMY) is being reviewed with implementing agencies and States/UTs.
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