Farmers to Get Rs 3,000 Monthly Pension Under PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana

• The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana provides a fixed pension of Rs 3,000 per month to eligible farmers after age 60.
• It's a voluntary social security scheme for small, marginal, and economically weaker farmers, ensuring financial security in old age.
• Farmers aged 18-40 can enroll, paying monthly installments from Rs 55 to Rs 200; the central government contributes an equal amount.
• Required documents include Aadhaar card, bank account linked to Aadhaar, mobile number, and agricultural land documents (7/12 or 8A extract).
• Ineligible beneficiaries include income tax payers, government employees, MPs, MLAs, mayors, and those covered by other social security schemes.

Why It Matters: PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana offers farmers a monthly pension of Rs 3,000 post-60 for financial security.