PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 20th Installment: Expected Release Date, Eligibility, and Must-Do Updates for Farmers

20th Installment May Arrive by June 7 Are You Ready?

NEW DELHI Farmers across the country are eagerly awaiting the 20th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, with expectations high that the next payout of ₹2,000 may be credited by June 7, 2025. While the official confirmation is still pending, various media reports suggest that preparations are underway for a timely release.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, the central government provides ₹6,000 annually in three equal installments to eligible farmers. The 19th installment was released on February 24, 2025, and the scheme has consistently provided critical financial support to millions of farmers across India.

Don’t Miss Out: Complete These Steps to Get Your Payment

To ensure timely receipt of the 20th installment, farmers must complete the following mandatory tasks:

• e-KYC (Know Your Customer) Verification

• Land Record Verification

• Aadhaar-Bank Account Linking

Negligence in completing these requirements may result in payment delays or disqualification from the upcoming installment.

Step-by-Step Guide for e-KYC Completion

Farmers can conveniently complete their e-KYC process online by following these steps:

Visit the official PM-KISAN website:

Click on the ‘Kisan Corner’ section

Select the ‘e-KYC’ option

Enter your Aadhaar number and click ‘Search’

An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number

Enter the OTP and submit

A confirmation message will appear upon successful verification

Farmers can also visit their nearest Common Service Center (CSC) for biometric e-KYC if online verification is not feasible.

Scheme Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the PM-KISAN scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a citizen of India

• Should be a landholding farmer

• Institutional landowners, tax-paying farmers, and high-income individuals are not eligible.

Benefits at a Glance

• ₹6,000 annual support, credited in three ₹2,000 installments

• Installment frequency: every 4 months

• Secure and direct transfer to the beneficiary’s linked bank account

• Financial support to ensure crop security, agricultural continuity, and rural stability

With just weeks left for the anticipated release of the 20th installment, farmers are urged to act swiftly and ensure all formalities are completed for uninterrupted benefits.