Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana continues to be a pillar in supporting India's agricultural economy with direct financial assistance. Ahead of the 20th installment, beneficiaries must start knowing the payment schedule and ensure that they meet all the conditions so that they can receive their funds in time.
PM-KISAN, or Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, is a Central Sector scheme initiated by the Government of India in February 2019. The scheme is to provide direct financial support to the landholding farmers of India to assist them in meeting expenditure on agriculture and allied activities.
The PM-KISAN Nidhi scheme aims to provide finance to holding farmers by paying ₹6,000 annually, in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each. The scheme aims to provide support to farmers' income and help them become financially stable.
The 19th installment was released on February 24, 2025, and credited ₹22,000 crore in the bank account of 9.8 crore farmers. Following this, the 20th installment is set to release in June 2025, according to the plan's timeline.
While the date has not been finalized yet, beneficiaries can anticipate receiving the advance shortly. Good news might be on the way for crores of Indian farmers as the 20th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) is set to be released this month means June 2025 as reported by Zeebiz.com
To ensure receiving the 20th installment on time, follow the following important steps:
The process of e-KYC is mandatory for all beneficiaries. If you fail to do the same, it may cost you not receiving the installment. You can complete the e-KYC online through the PM-KISAN portal or else visit a Common Service Centre (CSC) for assistance.
Check your status from time to time in the PM-KISAN portal to confirm your name is included in the beneficiary list. If any error is found, report it early to prevent missing the installment.
Ensure your bank account information, such as IFSC code and Aadhaar link, is correct and updated. Wrong or old information may cause transactions to fail.
Registration in the Farmer Registry is mandatory to be a beneficiary under PM-KISAN and other related schemes. Ensure your registration is done to receive benefits without disruption.
To check your beneficiary status:
Visit the official PM-KISAN website: pmkisan.gov.in
Click on 'Beneficiary Status' at the 'Farmer Corner' page.
Enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number, or account number.
Click on 'Get Data' to get your status.
The government has also laid down some categories of ineligible recipients, which are as follows:
Government employees and pensioners who draw a monthly pension of ₹10,000 and more
Former and serving ministers, mayors, and district panchayat chairman
If you fall under any of these groups and receive money, you must return it.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has directed states and Union Territories to recover any money disbursed to ineligible beneficiaries.
PM-KISAN has been instrumental in providing financial gains to farmers so that they can spend on seeds, fertilizers, and other agricultural spending. So far, the government has disbursed over ₹3.68 lakh crore under the scheme, and it has benefited crores of farmers across the country.
As the 20th tranche of PM-KISAN is to be disbursed, it's important that beneficiaries complete all procedures so that they get timely payments. Be informed, update your e-KYC, verify your beneficiary status, and confirm your bank account information. By doing so, you'll keep benefiting from this much-needed financial assistance.
You can get the e-KYC done online from the PM-KISAN portal or seek the assistance of a Common Service Centre (CSC).
In case your name is not in the list, reach the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or agriculture department in your area to have it corrected.
Log in to the PM-KISAN portal, enter the 'Edit Beneficiary Details' section, and rectify your bank account details.
If you are ineligible but have received money already, you are requested to return it. Contact your bank or the PM-KISAN helpline for how to return the money.
Visit the PM-KISAN portal, open 'Beneficiary Status' in the 'Farmer Corner' area and enter your details to verify your status.
