The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is one of the most important government schemes for farmers in India. It provides financial support of ₹6,000 every year to eligible farmers, distributed in three installments of ₹2,000 each. As the scheme progresses, crores of farmers across the country eagerly wait for each installment to be credited to their bank accounts.
Now, farmers are waiting for the 20th installment, which is one of the most discussed topics in 2025. In this detailed blog, we explain the expected release date, how to check the beneficiary list, eligibility rules, required documents, e-KYC status, and important steps every farmer must complete to receive the benefit smoothly.
✅ What Is the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?
Launched in 2019, PM-KISAN provides income support to all small and marginal farmer families. Each year, the government transfers ₹6,000 directly into the bank accounts of eligible farmers. The aim is to help them manage farm expenses, purchase seeds, fertilizers, and meet essential household needs.
Key Features of PM-KISAN:
- Annual benefit: ₹6,000
- Installments: ₹2,000 each
- Mode of transfer: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- Beneficiaries: Small and marginal farmer families
- Frequency: Every 4 months
More than 9 crore farmers have been benefiting from this scheme.
✅ PM Kisan 20th Installment: What Is the Expected Date?
The government releases one installment approximately every four months. The previous 19th installment was released in early 2025. Following the same timeline, the 20th installment is expected to be released between June and July 2025.
Even though the government has not officially announced the exact date yet, internal updates suggest that the crediting process generally begins around the last week of the month. Therefore, farmers should keep checking their PM-KISAN status regularly during this period.
✅ Why Installments Sometimes Get Delayed?
Some farmers may notice delays due to:
- Incomplete e-KYC
- Aadhaar not linked to bank account
- Bank account not active or updated
- Errors in name, Aadhaar number, or mobile number
- Incorrect land record details
- Pending verification by the state agriculture department
These issues must be resolved immediately to avoid missing the upcoming installment.
✅ How to Check the PM Kisan 20th Installment Status?
Farmers can check their payment status through the official portal. Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the PM Kisan official portal.
- Go to the section called “Farmer Corner.”
- Click on “Beneficiary Status.”
- Enter your:
- Aadhaar Number
- Mobile Number
- or Bank Account Number
- Submit and check your status.
You will see details such as:
- Past installment status
- Approval status
- Rejection reason
- Date of credit
Farmers must ensure that the status shows “Payment Successful” or “Approved” for the installment.
✅ How to Check the Beneficiary List?
The beneficiary list contains the names of all eligible farmers who will receive the installment.
To check the list:
- Go to the PM-KISAN portal
- Open “Beneficiary List” under Farmer Corner
- Select:
- State
- District
- Sub-district
- Block
- Village
- The list will appear with all the names from that village.
If your name appears, it means your application is approved and you are eligible for the upcoming installment.
✅ Eligibility Criteria for PM-KISAN
To receive the 20th installment, farmers must meet the following conditions:
✅ Eligible:
- Small and marginal farmers
- Families with cultivable land
- Farmers owning land in their name
- Beneficiaries who have completed e-KYC
- Bank account and Aadhaar properly linked
❌ Not Eligible:
- Institutional landholders
- Farmers who pay income tax
- Retired government employees
- Professionals like doctors, engineers, chartered accountants
- Families where a member holds a high-rank government post
✅ Important: Complete PM Kisan e-KYC
The government has made e-KYC mandatory. Without completing this step, the payment will not be processed.
✅ Three Ways to Complete e-KYC:
- OTP-based e-KYC through the PM-KISAN portal
- Biometric e-KYC at the nearest CSC center
- Face-authentication e-KYC using mobile app
If the e-KYC is incomplete or failed, farmers must complete it before the installment is released.
✅ Aadhaar & Bank Account Linking
Farmers must ensure:
- Aadhaar number is correctly updated
- Name on bank account matches Aadhaar
- Bank account is active
- Bank account is not changed without updating PM-Kisan profile
Small errors like spelling mismatches can also lead to payment failure.
✅ Reasons for Installment Failure
Your installment may be stopped if:
- Aadhaar details don’t match land records
- Bank account is frozen or inactive
- Wrong IFSC code
- Name mismatch between Aadhaar and bank
- Land records are not updated in the PM-Kisan portal
- Mobile number not linked, causing OTP failures
These issues must be corrected immediately by visiting a CSC center or agricultural office.
✅ What to Do if You Don’t Receive the 20th Installment?
If the money is not credited, follow these steps:
- Check your status online
- Ensure e-KYC is completed
- Verify Aadhaar and bank linking
- Visit the nearest CSC center for correction
- Contact your local agriculture officer
- Update mobile number if needed
- Reapply if your name is removed
Most payment issues are resolved within a few days after correction.
✅ Documents Required for PM-KISAN
Farmers must keep these documents ready:
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- Land ownership documents
- Passport-size photo
- Mobile number
- Address proof
These documents are required for verification and corrections.
✅ Why PM-KISAN is Important for Farmers
The scheme continues to help farmers by:
- Supporting the purchase of seeds and fertilizers
- Helping with crop protection
- Covering farm-related expenses
- Improving financial stability
- Reducing loan dependence
- Providing consistent annual income support
For small and marginal farmers, this scheme is a major source of assistance.
✅ Final Words
The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi 20th Installment is highly awaited by farmers across India. While the exact official date may vary, the installment is expected soon. To ensure that the ₹2,000 reaches your bank account without delay, complete essential tasks such as e-KYC, Aadhaar linking, bank updates, and land record verification.
By following the steps mentioned in this blog, farmers can avoid delays and ensure they receive the benefits smoothly. The PM-KISAN scheme continues to play a vital role in empowering India’s agricultural community, offering timely financial support when farmers need it most.