Voluntary old-age pension scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture for small and marginal farmers. You join between age 18 and 40 and pay ₹55 to ₹200 a month (depending on your age when you join) until you turn 60. The Central Government puts in the same amount, and the fund is managed by LIC. After 60 you get a fixed pension of ₹3,000 a month. If the farmer dies, the spouse gets 50% as family pension (₹1,500 a month).
Amount / benefit: ₹3,000 a month pension after age 60
₹3,000 a month for life after age 60. Family pension of ₹1,500 a month for the spouse. If you leave early, your own contribution comes back with savings-bank interest.
Small and marginal farmers aged 18 to 40 with cultivable land up to 2 hectares in the state land records. Not eligible: farmers covered by NPS, ESIC or EPFO, income-tax payers, institutional landholders, and present or former holders of high constitutional posts. Spouses can also join in their own name.
Most farmer schemes accept applications through the year or in notified windows. Check the official portal for the current window.
Small and marginal farmers aged 18 to 40 with cultivable land up to 2 hectares in the state land records. Not eligible: farmers covered by NPS, ESIC or EPFO, income-tax payers, institutional landholders, and present or former holders of high constitutional posts. Spouses can also join in their own name.
₹3,000 a month for life after age 60. Family pension of ₹1,500 a month for the spouse. If you leave early, your own contribution comes back with savings-bank interest. Amount: ₹3,000 a month pension after age 60.
Aadhaar card, Land record showing your name (up to 2 hectares), Age proof, Savings bank account / IFSC (the monthly amount is auto-debited), Mobile number.
The official website is https://maandhan.in (source: Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (fund managed by LIC)).