The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM- KISAN) scheme is providing much needed crucial financial relief to millions of farmers in India. Farmers getting an income of less than 8000/- through 4 inches of precipitation on the land are covered under the government sponsored program and they are awarded 6000/- per annum in three instalments of 2000/- each. The expected 20 th PM-Kisan tranche called Kisan Kist is to be released in the second half of 2025.
The following article provides an in depth analysis of what farmers should expect and what the eligibility is and how to monitor the time of payment.
What is the PM-Kisan Scheme?
The PM- Kisan Yojana was launched in December 2018 and the objective of the program is to help provide direct income support to small and marginal farmers in India. The scheme has worked out as a lifeline particularly in the case of farmers who solely rely on seasonal income and incur uncertainties because of weather conditions or market volatility.
Key Features:
Afixed amount of 6,000 a year (2,000 per four months)
Mode of Payment: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of the account of the farmer
Beneficiaries: The small and marginal farmers with cultivable land
When Will the 20th Installment Be Released?
According to the media, the 20 th installment of PM-Kisan scheme will be released in June 20-July 20, 2025. It is even reported in some reports that there has been a certain date on which that may happen which is on or 18 or 19, July 2025 which might coincide with a proposed public speech in Motihari by the prime minister, Narendra Modi.
Nevertheless, it should be mentioned that the government is yet to confirm the official date. The beneficiaries or the landowners are being encouraged to keep themselves posted on the official site (www.pmkisan.gov.in) as well as government news.
How to Check Your Installment Status?
To check whether you are eligible and whether your installment has been credited, follow these simple steps:
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in
- Go to the “Farmers Corner”
- Click on “Beneficiary Status”
- Enter your Aadhaar Number or Bank Account Number
- Click on Get Data to view your payment status
This section will show your installment history and whether the upcoming payment has been processed.
Who is Eligible?
In order to obtain the PM-Kisan installment, one has to satisfy the following criteria:
You should be a land owning farmer family.
There have to be updates of the land documents with your name as the owner.
Your bank account and the PM-Kisan portal have to be linked with your Aadhaar number.
You should have undergone e-KYC confirmation.
Agriculturists who did not undergo e-KYC will be excluded in the next payment.
How to Complete e-KYC?
The following is required to be met in order to get the PM-kisan installment:
Go to the official site: pmkisan.gov.in
Click on the option of e-KYC under Farmers Corner
Introduce Aadhaar number
Confirm by way of the OTP received in your enrolled mobile phone number
Important Tips for Beneficiaries
Always ensure that your bank account is active and linked with Aadhaar.
Keep your land records updated with your name.
Regularly check the PM-Kisan portal or your bank SMS alerts for updates.
If you notice any delay in payments, contact your local agriculture officer or block-level PM-Kisan nodal officer.
Final Thoughts
The PM-Kisan plan is one of the most effective economic relief plans of the Indian farmer. And the 20 th installment is due soon, so now is the time to make sure you get the details checked, do e-KYC and are in the right shape to avoid possible disqualification. Although the definite release date has not been announced yet, all signs lead us to assume that it will take place in the middle of July in 2025.