West Bengal Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The West Bengal Government has announced the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme for farmers across the state. Under this scheme, the government will provide additional financial assistance to existing PM-KISAN beneficiaries in West Bengal. However, Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is not an entirely new scheme but a renamed version of the existing Krishak Bandhu Scheme. The Chief Minister announced this change on 28 October 2026 while chairing a Cabinet meeting at Nabanna.

Under the newly announced Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, eligible farmers will receive additional financial assistance of ₹3,000 every year. The government will provide this assistance in two instalments. The first instalment will be ₹2,000, while the second instalment will be ₹1,000. The government has scheduled the first instalment for 5 November 2026. It will transfer the assistance directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Approximately 48 lakh to 50 lakh farmers across West Bengal are expected to benefit from this initiative. With the additional state assistance of ₹3,000, eligible farmer families will receive a combined annual financial assistance of ₹9,000 under PM-KISAN and Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions.

Farmers receiving benefits under the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Scheme are eligible for the newly announced additional state assistance. However, the West Bengal Government has not yet published separate eligibility guidelines, document requirements, or a new registration process for the renamed scheme. Farmers should keep their existing PM-KISAN beneficiary details and bank account information updated for verification and payment.

While announcing the renaming of the existing Krishak Bandhu Scheme, the government did not provide details about its previous benefits. It remains unclear whether the existing cultivation assistance, death benefit, and other provisions will continue under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. Farmers will have to wait for an official notification to confirm the continuation of these benefits.

The government has also not announced a separate renewal procedure for the renamed scheme. Farmers should check the official West Bengal Agriculture Department notifications for updates regarding the scheme's benefits, eligibility conditions, registration process, and payment schedule.

The West Bengal Government has not yet released complete guidelines for the Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. We will update this article as soon as the Agriculture Department releases any new notification or clarification. Existing Krishak Bandhu beneficiaries can also contact the scheme's helpline number for further information about their benefits and the latest changes.

Latest Update

The West Bengal Government has scheduled the first instalment of ₹2,000 under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme for 5 November 2026. The amount will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of eligible PM-KISAN beneficiaries through DBT from Pursurah in Hooghly district at 11:00 AM.

Scheme Benefits

The West Bengal Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme aims to provide additional financial assistance to eligible farmers in the state. The scheme offers the following benefits:

• Eligible farmers receiving PM-KISAN benefits will receive additional financial assistance of ₹3,000 from the West Bengal Government.
• The government will distribute the announced financial assistance in two instalments.
• The government will transfer the financial assistance directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Eligible farmers across all districts of West Bengal will receive the announced financial assistance.

Will Existing Krishak Bandhu Scheme Benefits Continue Under the New Scheme?

The West Bengal Government has approved renaming the existing Krishak Bandhu Scheme as the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. However, while announcing this change, the government has not clarified whether the existing benefits of Krishak Bandhu will continue under the renamed scheme.

The existing Krishak Bandhu Scheme provides annual financial assistance to farmers based on their cultivable landholding. It also offers a death benefit of ₹2 lakh to the family of an eligible farmer. However, the government has not issued any revised guidelines confirming whether these benefits will remain unchanged under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme.

Therefore, existing Krishak Bandhu beneficiaries should not assume that their previous benefits have been discontinued or will continue without any changes. They should wait for an official notification from the West Bengal Agriculture Department for clarification regarding the existing benefits, eligibility conditions, and other scheme provisions.

We will update this section as soon as the government releases an official notification or provides further clarification about the continuation of Krishak Bandhu benefits.

Eligibility Requirements

Farmers must meet the following eligibility conditions to receive financial assistance under the West Bengal Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme:

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
• The applicant must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
• The applicant must be registered under the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Scheme to receive the newly announced additional state assistance.
• The applicant must have a valid bank account to receive financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• The applicant must fulfil the applicable beneficiary verification requirements prescribed by the government.

Note: The West Bengal Government has not yet released detailed eligibility guidelines for the renamed scheme. The final eligibility conditions, including the treatment of existing Krishak Bandhu beneficiaries who do not receive PM-KISAN benefits, remain subject to official clarification.

Required Documents

Farmers should keep the following documents ready for beneficiary verification and financial assistance under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. The final document requirements will be confirmed through the official government guidelines.

• Aadhaar Card of the farmer.
• Bank passbook or bank account details linked with Aadhaar.
• Land ownership or cultivable land records.
• PM-KISAN beneficiary registration details.
• Mobile number registered with Aadhaar or PM-KISAN.

Steps to Apply

The West Bengal Government has not yet announced a separate application process for the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. However, the expected process for receiving financial assistance is as follows:

• Existing PM-KISAN beneficiaries in West Bengal are expected to receive the additional financial assistance directly without submitting a fresh application.
• The government is expected to transfer the assistance directly into the bank accounts linked to beneficiaries' PM-KISAN registrations through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Eligible farmers should ensure that their PM-KISAN beneficiary details, Aadhaar information, and linked bank account details are correct and updated.
• Farmers can visit the PM-KISAN Portal to check their beneficiary status using the "Know Your Status" option.
• Farmers should complete the mandatory e-KYC process if it is still pending.
• Beneficiaries should regularly check their PM-KISAN registration and payment status.
• If the West Bengal Government announces any separate application process, registration requirements, or additional instructions in the future, we will update this article accordingly.

Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme First Instalment

The West Bengal Government has scheduled the release of the first instalment under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme for 5 November 2026. The government will provide ₹2,000 to each eligible beneficiary as part of the additional annual financial assistance of ₹3,000.

The Chief Minister announced that the government would transfer the first instalment directly into the bank accounts of eligible PM-KISAN beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Around 50 lakh farmers across West Bengal are expected to receive this assistance.

The Chief Minister is scheduled to release the payment from Pursurah in Hooghly district. The government will provide the remaining ₹1,000 as the second instalment under the scheme.

Relevant Links

• West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Official Portal
• PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme Portal.

Contact Information

• No dedicated helpline or contact point has been released for Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi yet.
• Krishak Bandhu Helpline Number: 033-23570021