The NAMO Shetkari Maha Sanman Nidhi Yojana is a financial assistance scheme launched by the Government of Maharashtra. It is designed to provide direct income support to farmers in the state and is modeled after the central government’s PM-Kisan Yojana.
Key Features of the Scheme
- Annual Assistance: ₹6,000 per year
- Installments: Paid in two equal parts – ₹3,000 each
- Total Benefit (with PM-Kisan): Farmers get ₹12,000/year (₹6,000 from PM-Kisan + ₹6,000 from Maharashtra Govt)
- Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts
- Eligibility: All farmers registered under the PM-Kisan scheme are automatically eligible
Objectives of the Scheme
- To boost farmers’ income
- To help with input costs like seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation
- To reduce debt dependence
- To promote financial security among small and marginal farmers
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a registered beneficiary of the PM-Kisan Yojana
- Should be a resident of Maharashtra
- Should own cultivable land in their name
- Land records should be digitally updated and linked with Aadhaar
Progress and Reach (As of April 2025)
- Over 91.45 lakh farmers have received benefits
- ₹9,055.83 crore has been transferred directly to farmers’ accounts
- In Ahmednagar district alone, over 5.17 lakh farmers received ₹103 crore
- In Solapur district, around 4.54 lakh farmers received ₹90 crore
How to Check Your Payment Status
- Visit PM-Kisan official website
- Click on “Beneficiary Status”
- Enter your Aadhaar number or mobile number
- Check payment records under both PM-Kisan and Namo Shetkari Yojana
Where to Get Help
| State Agriculture Office | Visit your Taluka Agriculture Office |
| Helpline | 1800-120-4049 (PM-Kisan) |
| Local CSC Center | Assistance with Aadhaar linking and bank issues |
| Website | https://agri.maharashtra.gov.in |
Final Thoughts
The NAMO Shetkari Maha Sanman Nidhi is a timely financial cushion for farmers, especially smallholders who struggle with rising input costs and unpredictable weather. With ₹12,000 per year now available (including PM-Kisan), farmers in Maharashtra can plan their cropping better and invest more confidently in sustainable farming.
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