Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM‑Kisan) scheme

• Here’s the latest and most accurate update on the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM‑Kisan) scheme as of August 2025:
  

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  20th Installment Released

  • On August 2, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially released the 20th installment of PM‑Kisan from Varanasi. This installment credited ₹2,000 each to approximately 9.7 crore eligible farmers via Direct Benefit Transfer.
    (Press Information Bureau)
  • The total payout amounted to around ₹20,500–₹21,000 crore.
    (Press Information Bureau)

   Cumulative Progress

  • Since its launch in February 2019, 19 installments had already been disbursed.
  • With the 20th installment, over ₹3.69 lakh crore has now been transferred to beneficiaries.
    (Press Information Bureau)

   Why Some Farmers Haven’t Received the Payment

  If the installment is missing from your account, possible issues include:

  • e-KYC not completed
  • Aadhaar-bank seeding or land records incomplete or mismatched
  • Incorrect application data or Farmer/Spouse ID not linked
  • Institutional land use or income tax compliance may affect eligibility
    (mint, The Economic Times)

   Mandatory Steps for Receiving Payments

  To ensure timely credit of future installments, farmers should:

  1. Complete e-KYC using one of these methods:
     • OTP-based e‑KYC on pmkisan.gov.in
     • Biometric verification at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or State Seva Kendra
     • Face-authentication e‑KYC via the PM-Kisan mobile app
       (The Economic Times)
  2. Update Aadhaar, bank account details, and land data through the official portal—especially via “Beneficiary Status” or “Farmer Corner.”
     (The Economic Times)

   How to Check Your PM‑Kisan Status

  1. Visit https://pmkisan.gov.in
  2. Go to “Farmers Corner” → “Beneficiary Status”
  3. Enter one of the following: Aadhaar number, bank account number, or mobile number
  4. Select your state, district, block, and village
  5. Click “Get Report” to view your status, payment history, and e‑KYC status
     (The Financial Express, Upstox – Online Stock and Share Trading)

  PM‑Kisan Installment Timeline: Last Two Years

  Installment	Release Date
  19th	February 24, 2025
  20th	August 2, 2025

  PM‑Kisan typically follows a three-installment schedule per year:
  Apr–Jul, Aug–Nov, Dec–Mar
  (The Economic Times, Jagranjosh.com)

   State-Level Reach

  As of the 18th installment, PM‑Kisan had reached over 9.59 crore farmers, with Karnataka alone accounting for over 43 lakh beneficiaries.
  (Wikipedia)

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   Summary of the Big Update

  • 20th installment credited on August 2, 2025, amounting to ₹2,000 each for ~9.7 crore farmers
  • Total payout: ₹20,500–21,000 crore
  • Total disbursed since launch: ₹3.69 lakh crore
  • e‑KYC now mandatory to receive benefits
  • Check status via official pmkisan.gov.in
  • Delays due to incomplete e‑KYC, bank details, Aadhaar linkage, or incorrect Farmer ID
    (Press Information Bureau, The Financial Express)

   PM‑Kisan Helpline

  • Aadhaar-based e‑KYC: use the official portal or PM‑Kisan Mobile App
  • Biometric e‑KYC: available at CSCs or Gram Panchayat centers
  • For unresolved issues, call PM‑Kisan toll-free number: 1800‑180‑1551
    (The Economic Times, mint)

Web link

The 20th installment marks another major milestone in the PM‑Kisan program, delivering direct support to nearly one billion farmers’ households. With Aadhaar e‑KYC now mandatory, farmers are urged to update their information and check their application status online promptly.