Krishak Bandhu & PM-Kisan West Bengal 2026: ₹9,000 Top-Up, 'Present in PM Kisan' Status & New Rules
Updated October 2026: PM-Kisan enrolment is being expanded in West Bengal, the state has announced a ₹3,000 top-up, and Krishak Bandhu records are being matched with PM-Kisan. This guide has been fully rewritten with the 2026 changes.
West Bengal farmers now have two support schemes to understand: the state's Krishak Bandhu (annual assistance of up to ₹10,000 under its existing rules) and the central PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi (₹6,000 a year), which the new government is now pushing to cover every eligible farmer in Bengal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a state top-up of ₹3,000, so PM-Kisan farmers in Bengal are to get ₹9,000 a year. On 28 September 2026, Agriculture Minister Dudh Kumar Mondal said farmers who newly join Krishak Bandhu will not get PM-Kisan. If your Krishak Bandhu status shows "Present in PM Kisan", your name is also on the PM-Kisan list — it does not by itself mean a Krishak Bandhu payment is coming. A final order on farmers who get both is still awaited.
Farmer support in West Bengal 2026 at a glance
| Point | Krishak Bandhu (State) | PM-Kisan (Centre + state top-up) |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 2019 (West Bengal) | 2019 nationally; Bengal farmers enrolled from 2021, enrolment expanded in 2026 |
| Annual help | ₹10,000 for 1 acre or more; pro-rata (minimum ₹4,000) for less, in two instalments (Kharif & Rabi) | ₹6,000 in three instalments of ₹2,000 + ₹3,000 state top-up announced |
| Death benefit | ₹2 lakh to the family if a registered farmer aged 18–60 dies | Not part of PM-Kisan |
| Portal | krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in | pmkisan.gov.in |
| 2026 rule | New joiners will not get PM-Kisan (Agri Minister, 28 Sept 2026) | eKYC, land seeding and Aadhaar–bank link mandatory |
Krishak Bandhu amounts are the scheme's rules as they stood before 2026; check the state portal or your Block Agriculture Office for any revision.
What changed for farmers in 2026
- PM-Kisan in Bengal: West Bengal joined PM-Kisan late (farmers began receiving it from 2021), and many eligible farmers were never enrolled. After the change of government in May 2026, the state started a drive to bring every eligible farmer into PM-Kisan; registration was offered at the Janakalyan Shibir camps.
- ₹3,000 state top-up: the Chief Minister announced that PM-Kisan farmers in the state will get ₹3,000 more each year from the state, taking the total to ₹9,000.
- Krishak Bandhu verification: the Agriculture Department is verifying Krishak Bandhu beneficiaries and matching them with the PM-Kisan database. Farmers had to submit a verification form (Annexure-I) at the Block Agriculture Office; those who had not were given about 10 more days in late September 2026.
- No double entry for new farmers: on 28 September 2026, Agriculture Minister Dudh Kumar Mondal said that farmers who newly join Krishak Bandhu will not get PM-Kisan.
- Crop insurance: the state also announced joining central schemes such as PM Fasal Bima Yojana.
Still pending: a final published order on whether existing farmers who get both Krishak Bandhu and PM-Kisan will continue to receive both. Until then, keep both records correct and follow announcements from the Agriculture Department.
"Present in PM Kisan" status — what it means
When you check your record on the Krishak Bandhu portal, the status may show Present in PM Kisan. It means your name has also been found on the central PM-Kisan beneficiary list during the department's matching. It does not confirm that a Krishak Bandhu instalment will be paid — that depends on later approval and payment status. Other statuses you may see are Approved, ADA Approved, Pending and Payment Clear / Transaction Success.
If you see "Present in PM Kisan" but you never enrolled in PM-Kisan, visit the Block Agriculture Office with Aadhaar and bank passbook and ask them to check the record — it may be a data-matching error.
How to check Krishak Bandhu status
- Open krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in and click Registered Farmer's Information (নথিভুক্ত কৃষকের তথ্য).
- Enter any one: Aadhaar, Voter ID (EPIC), mobile number, Krishak Bandhu ID or bank account number.
- Fill the captcha and click Search to see approval and payment status.
How to register for PM-Kisan in West Bengal
- Self-registration: on pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → New Farmer Registration → choose Rural/Urban farmer → enter Aadhaar, mobile and state West Bengal → fill land details.
- Or apply offline at the Block Agriculture Office, a Common Service Centre, or a Janakalyan Shibir camp.
- Land verification: the state verifies your land record (khatian/plot) — keep it ready.
- Complete eKYC — OTP on pmkisan.gov.in or the PM-Kisan app (face authentication), or biometric at a CSC. Payments stop without eKYC.
- Aadhaar–bank seeding — the money goes to your Aadhaar-seeded account (how to seed).
Documents
- Aadhaar card and mobile number linked to Aadhaar
- Land record — khatian / plot (dag) number in the farmer's name
- Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded account)
- Voter ID; for sharecroppers/bargadars, supporting records as asked by the block office
Check PM-Kisan payment status
On pmkisan.gov.in → Know Your Status / Beneficiary Status, enter your registration number (or retrieve it with your mobile/Aadhaar). The national PM-Kisan helpline is 155261.
Krishak Bandhu: who is eligible (existing rules)
- Farmers in West Bengal who own cultivable land recorded in their name
- Registered bargadars (sharecroppers) and forest patta holders
- For the death benefit: registered farmer aged 18–60 at the time of death
Apply or correct records at the Block Agriculture Office or Krishak Bandhu camps, with Aadhaar, voter ID, land record (khatian) and bank passbook.
What should a farmer do now? — checklist
- Check your Krishak Bandhu status on the portal and submit the verification form at the Block Agriculture Office if asked.
- Check whether you are on PM-Kisan; if not and you are eligible, register (online, CSC or camp).
- Finish PM-Kisan eKYC and make sure your land record and Aadhaar–bank seeding are correct.
- Do not create duplicate records in different names or plots — duplicates are rejected in verification.
- Watch for the official order on the ₹3,000 top-up payment schedule and on dual benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Is PM-Kisan available in West Bengal now?
Yes. Bengal farmers have been able to receive PM-Kisan since 2021, and in 2026 the new government began a drive to enrol all eligible farmers, including registration at Janakalyan Shibir camps.
How much will West Bengal farmers get under PM-Kisan?
₹6,000 a year from the Centre, plus a ₹3,000 annual top-up announced by the Chief Minister — ₹9,000 in total. The payment schedule for the top-up will be in the state's order.
What does "Present in PM Kisan" mean in Krishak Bandhu status?
It means your name is also on the PM-Kisan beneficiary list. It does not confirm a Krishak Bandhu payment; that depends on later approval and payment status.
Can a farmer get both Krishak Bandhu and PM-Kisan?
The Agriculture Minister said on 28 September 2026 that farmers newly joining Krishak Bandhu will not get PM-Kisan. A final order for existing beneficiaries had not been published as of October 2026.
How much is Krishak Bandhu assistance?
Under the scheme's existing rules, ₹10,000 a year for farmers with one acre or more (pro-rata, minimum ₹4,000, for smaller holdings), paid in two instalments, plus a ₹2 lakh death benefit for registered farmers aged 18–60.
What is the PM-Kisan helpline number?
The national PM-Kisan helpline is 155261.
Sources
- Krishak Bandhu portal, Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal (krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in)
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi portal, Government of India (pmkisan.gov.in)
- Statement of Agriculture Minister Dudh Kumar Mondal on Krishak Bandhu and PM-Kisan (28 September 2026), as reported in the media
- The Logical Indian — central schemes to be implemented in Bengal (May 2026)
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