**Executive Summary:**
This document presents the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare's response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2616 regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PMKMY) as of August 5, 2025. It provides details on farmer enrollment, fund allocation, and the distribution of small and marginal farmers enrolled under the scheme. The information includes state-wise enrollment figures as of July 31, 2025, and district-wise enrollment details for Bihar.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PMKMY):**
* Central sector scheme.
* Voluntary and contributory pension scheme.
* Entry age group: 18 to 40 years.
* Minimum monthly assured pension of ₹3000 on attaining 60 years, subject to exclusion criteria.
* Aims to create a social security net for small and marginal farmers during old age.
* Monthly contribution ranges from ₹55 to ₹200, depending on the entry age.
* Government of India provides matching contributions.
* Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India is the fund manager.
* Applicable only for small and marginal farmers.
* No state-wise fund allocation under the scheme.
* **Enrollment Details:**
* State-wise enrollment details as of July 31, 2025, are provided in Annexure 1.
* District-wise enrollment details for Bihar are provided in Annexure 2.
* Total farmers enrolled under PMKMY: 24,88,477
**Impact Analysis:**
**Small and Marginal Farmers:**
* *Impact:* Beneficiaries of the PMKMY scheme, potentially receiving a minimum monthly pension of ₹3000 after the age of 60, providing a social security net during old age. Enrollment numbers vary across states, impacting the extent of coverage.
* *Action Required:* Voluntary enrollment in the scheme, contribution of monthly amounts ranging from ₹55 to ₹200 based on entry age.
**Government of India:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for providing matching contributions to the pension accounts of enrolled farmers and overseeing the implementation of the PMKMY scheme.
* *Action Required:* Continued allocation of funds for matching contributions, monitoring scheme implementation, and addressing any issues related to enrollment and pension disbursement.
**Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India:**
* *Impact:* Functioning as the fund manager for the PMKMY scheme, responsible for managing the pension fund and ensuring timely disbursement of pensions to eligible farmers.
* *Action Required:* Efficiently manage the PMKMY fund, ensure accurate record-keeping of contributions and disbursements, and comply with all regulatory requirements.
**State Governments:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for facilitating enrollment of eligible farmers in their respective states, even though there is no state-wise allocation of funds.
* *Action Required:* Promote the PMKMY scheme among small and marginal farmers, organize enrollment drives, and provide necessary support to farmers in the enrollment process.
Key Entities Referenced
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana PMKMY: A central sector scheme providing a voluntary and contributory pension for small and marginal farmers in India.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare.
SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL: A member of parliament who posed a question regarding PMKMY.
SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR: The Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare who provided the answer to the question.
Life Insurance Corporation LIC of India: The fund manager for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana PMKMY scheme.
Bihar: A state in India, specifically mentioned for district-wise enrollment details under PMKMY.
ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS: A union territory of India
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2616
TO BE ANSWERED ON 05TH AUGUST, 2025
FUNDS ALLOCATION UNDER PMKMY
2616. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण मं(cid:287)ी
be pleased to state:
(a) the details and number of farmers enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan
Maandhan Yojana (PMKMY) since its inception, State/district and year-wise including Bihar;
(b) the details of funds allocated and disbursed under PMKMY, State/year-wise; and
(c) the distribution of small and marginal farmers enrolled under PMKMY, State-wise?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण रा(cid:207)य म(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.
The Scheme is only applicable for small and marginal farmers and there is no State-
wise allocation under the Scheme.
The State-wise details of enrolments under PM-KMY, including Bihar is at
Annexure-1. Further, District-wise details of enrolment in Bihar is attached at Annexure-2.Annexure-1
State-wise details of enrolments under PMKMY, as on 31.07.2025
SNo. State Farmers enrolled
1 ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS 522
2 ANDHRA PRADESH 32,376
3 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 2,378
4 ASSAM 13,581
5 BIHAR 3,45,452
6 CHANDIGARH 530
7 CHHATTISGARH 2,02,851
8 DELHI 360
9 GOA 151
10 GUJARAT 66,566
11 HARYANA 5,74,491
12 HIMACHAL PRADESH 3,572
13 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 1,26,595
14 JHARKHAND 2,53,216
15 KARNATAKA 69,271
16 KERALA 1,361
17 LADAKH 115
18 LAKSHADWEEP 72
19 MADHYA PRADESH 1,17,546
20 MAHARASHTRA 80,576
21 MANIPUR 590
22 MEGHALAYA 747
23 MIZORAM 306
24 NAGALAND 1,185
25 ODISHA 1,57,521
26 PUDUCHERRY 148
27 PUNJAB 13,049
28 RAJASTHAN 39,003
29 SIKKIM 37
30 TAMIL NADU 1,10,636
31 TELANGANA 9,820
32 THE DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU 287
33 TRIPURA 847
34 UTTAR PRADESH 2,52,224
35 UTTARAKHAND 2,159
36 WEST BENGAL 8,336
Total 24,88,477Annexure-2
District-wise details of farmers enrolled under PMKMY in Bihar since inception, as on
31.07.2025
District Farmers enrolled
VAISHALI 11,571
BHOJPUR 6,640
LAKHISARAI 6,189
SAMASTIPUR 17,417
KAIMUR (BHABUA) 6,668
PURBI CHAMPARAN 14,813
SITAMARHI 13,235
BHAGALPUR 11,004
PATNA 5,043
SARAN 12,481
MADHUBANI 13,715
MUZAFFARPUR 10,985
DARBHANGA 16,501
SIWAN 15,748
GOPALGANJ 10,345
NALANDA 5,341
JAMUI 15,682
ROHTAS 3,732
BEGUSARAI 10,359
PURNIA 5,459
BANKA 7,093
ARARIA 8,104
PASHCHIM CHAMPARAN 14,967
KISHANGANJ 2,241
SAHARSA 15,300
KHAGARIA 6,212
KATIHAR 3,942
AURANGABAD 2,964
ARWAL 770
BUXAR 3,396
GAYA 9,356
NAWADA 21,978
MUNGER 1,982
MADHEPURA 12,339
SUPAUL 14,122
JEHANABAD 2,344
SHEIKHPURA 3,479
SHEOHAR 1,935
Total 3,45,452
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