Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana

Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana (NSMNY) – Eligibility, How to Apply

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The Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana (NSMNY) is a flagship welfare scheme launched by the Government of Maharashtra to provide financial assistance to eligible farmers. It complements the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme by offering an additional ₹6,000 annually in three equal installments.

SchemeNamo Shetkari Yojana (NSMNY)
TypeGovt Schemes for Farmers
StateMaharashtra
ApplicableFarmers of Maharashtra
BenefitsFinancial assistance

Launched under Government Resolution No. Kisani-2023/CR 42/11 A dated 15/06/2023, the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana provides ₹2,000 per installment to eligible farmers, which is disbursed three times a year. This is in addition to the ₹6,000 per year provided under the PM-KISAN Yojana, thus ensuring that each eligible farmer receives ₹12,000 per year in total.

Key Highlights:

  • Only PM-KISAN eligible farmers are eligible for this scheme.
  • The first installment under NSMNY was credited along with the 14th installment of PM-KISAN.
  • Funds are directly transferred to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Benefits of the Scheme

  1. Eligible farmers receive ₹2,000 per installment under NSMNY.
  2. Together with PM-KISAN, the total annual benefit is ₹12,000.
  3. Payments are made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for transparency.
  4. NSMNY follows the PM-KISAN eligibility list, ensuring no duplication.
  5. The installments are given in the months:
    • April – July
    • August – November
    • December – March

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria of NSMNY is the same as the PM-KISAN scheme:

  • Farmer family includes husband, wife, and minor children.
  • Must be cultivable landholder farmers having land as of 01.02.2019.

Who is Not Eligible?

Certain categories are excluded from the scheme:

  1. Institutional landholders
  2. Families with any member who is:
    • Former/present Constitutional post holder
    • MPs, MLAs, MLCs, Mayors, or District Panchayat Chairpersons
    • Government officers/employees (except Class IV/Group D/MTS)
    • Pensioners with a pension of ₹10,000/month or more (excluding Group D)
    • Income Tax payers in the last assessment year
    • Practicing professionals (Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, CAs, Architects)
    • Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)

Documents Required

To apply, the following documents are necessary:

  1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 7/12 extract (land record)
  3. 8-A extract
  4. Ferfar document (land mutation)
  5. Ration Card
  6. Bank account details (Aadhaar linked)

How to Apply Online for NSMNY

The process of applying is integrated with PM-KISAN registration. Follow these steps:

  1. Self-Registration on PM-KISAN Portal
    Visit https://nsmny.mahait.org/ and register using Aadhaar and land details.
  2. Verification of Eligibility
    Submitted data is verified by Taluka-level officers.
  3. Approval by Authorities
    • Taluka Nodal Officer (TNO)
    • District Nodal Officer (DNO)
      (Note: Direct TNO registrations do not need district/state approval.)
  4. Final Approval by State Nodal Officer

Once approved, farmers will automatically receive benefits under both PM-KISAN and NSMNY.

How to Check Status of NSMNY

To check your benefit status:

  1. Visit https://nsmny.mahait.org/
  2. Click on “Beneficiary Status”
  3. Enter Aadhaar number / Mobile number / Account number
  4. Click Get Data
    You will see the payment status, including NSMNY installment if credited.