6 min readCM-KISAN is Odisha's farmer support scheme. Small and marginal farmers get ₹4,000 a year (₹2,000 per season). Landless farm families get ₹12,500 once. Registration needs an AgriStack Farmer ID.
What is CM Kisan Yojana in Odisha?
CM-KISAN is a farmer welfare scheme of the Odisha government, run by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment. It is paid for by the state and works alongside the central PM-Kisan scheme. The CM-KISAN portal handles both schemes, so one registration covers you for both.
Official portal: cmkisan.odisha.gov.in. Krushak Samrudhi helpline: 155333.
How much money does CM Kisan give?
| Farmer type | CM-KISAN | PM-KISAN | Total per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small & marginal farmer (rural) | ₹4,000 (₹2,000 per season, Kharif and Rabi) | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Medium & large farmer | Not eligible | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Landless agricultural household | ₹12,500 (livelihood support) | Not applicable | ₹12,500 |
The ₹12,500 for landless families is paid in three installments to start an activity such as goat rearing, poultry, fisheries, mushroom, beekeeping or dairy.
Who is eligible for CM Kisan Yojana?
- Small and marginal farmers in rural Odisha with less than 5 acres of cultivable land.
- Landless agricultural households in rural areas whose main work is farming.
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- Payment is made only to a bank account through DBT.
Who is NOT eligible
- Anyone under 18 years of age.
- Medium and large farmers (for the CM-KISAN part).
- More than one member of the same family.
- Income-tax payers, government or PSU employees, retired employees and pensioners in the family.
- Current or former ministers, MPs, MLAs, mayors and district panchayat chairpersons.
- Registered doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects.
- Applicants without a valid ration card.
What documents are needed for CM Kisan registration?
- Aadhaar card, linked to your bank account
- Valid ration card
- First page of savings bank passbook
- Land record (small and marginal farmers)
- MGNREGS job card (landless households)
- Mobile number for OTP
- AgriStack Farmer ID (mandatory for new registration)
How to apply for CM Kisan Yojana online?
The portal opened for new farmer registration from 6 July 2026. Steps:
- Register on Krushak Odisha and make sure your land details are updated.
- Get your AgriStack Farmer ID.
- Open cmkisan.odisha.gov.in and click "Farmer Registration".
- Read the instructions, tick the declaration and click Proceed.
- Enter Aadhaar and captcha, then verify with the OTP on your Aadhaar mobile. For fingerprint or iris authentication, go to a CSC or Mo Seva Kendra.
- Check the Aadhaar-bank seeding status and your land details shown on screen.
- Choose your farmer category, upload documents, tick the declaration and Submit.
- Save the token number the system gives you.
Applications are verified at Gram Panchayat, Block and District level, and then approved by the Collector.
How to check CM Kisan status and e-KYC status?
On the CM-KISAN homepage use "Status check" and enter your Aadhaar or token number with the captcha. For e-KYC, use the e-KYC status page and verify with the Aadhaar OTP.
When is the next CM Kisan installment?
A news-style scheme tracker reports that the 5th installment was released on 4 September 2026, with more than ₹733 crore sent to over 12 lakh beneficiaries. CM-KISAN pays per crop season (Kharif and Rabi), so the next payment should follow the Rabi season. No official date has been announced; watch the portal and Odisha government announcements.
How can CM Kisan money be used on the farm?
The ₹2,000 per season is meant for seeds, fertiliser, pesticides and labour. Put it first into inputs that protect yield, such as Katyayani NPK 19:19:19 for balanced nutrition and Katyayani Zinc EDTA 12% for zinc deficiency. Pair it with crop insurance: read PM Fasal Bima Yojana: eligibility, benefits and how to apply and our list of agriculture subsidy schemes in India.
Conclusion
CM-KISAN is worth registering for if you hold under 5 acres or are a landless farm family in Odisha. Keep Aadhaar, ration card, passbook and your AgriStack Farmer ID ready, register on the official portal, save your token number, and track status there. Use the money on inputs that raise yield, and add crop insurance for safety.
Why trust this guide
Written by Team Katyayani, Editorial Team at Katyayani Organics. Cross-checked against published research and university extension programs.
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