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PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: Agriculture ministry says farmers are advised to rely on official sources for information related to the scheme.
Under the PM Kisan scheme, the central government provides financial assistance of Rs 6,000 annually to eligible farmers in three equal installments of Rs 2,000.
PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: Even as over 9.8 crore farmers are awaiting their next intallment of the PM Kisan scheme, the agriculture ministry on Friday cautioned them about misinformation on social media. It said farmers are advised to rely on official sources for information related to the PM Kisan scheme.
“Dear farmer brothers and sisters, beware of false information being spread on social media in the name of PM-KISAN. Trust only the official website: http://pmkisan.gov.in and X handle: @pmkisanofficial. Stay away from fake links, calls, and messages,” the official X account of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, under the Department of Agriculture, said in a post on Friday, July 18.
PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: When Will It Be Announced?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to release the 20th installment of the PM Kisan scheme soon. However, no official date or the place of the event has been announced yet.
The date will be announced on the official website of the PM Kisan scheme.
PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: Why Is It Getting Delayed?
The 19th Installment of the PM Kisan scheme was released in February. As the installment is generally released every four month, farmers were expecting it in June. However, the tranche has not been released yet till July 18, and no official reason has been given for the delay.
Last year, the June installment was released before the month ended.
Though the installment will be released soon, farmers are advised to complete these tasks to avoid missing the next installment of Rs 2,000.
Checklist to Secure Your PM-Kisan Benefits:
- Complete e-KYC – Without it, no installment will be credited.
- Ensure Aadhaar Linking with Bank Account – Mismatches can lead to rejection.
- Verify Bank Account Details – Wrong IFSC or account numbers lead to failed transfers.
- Resolve Land Record Issues – Land ownership must be verifiable in digital records.
- Check Beneficiary Status – Visit pmkisan.gov.in to see if your name is on the current list.
- Update Mobile Number – Needed for OTPs and official notifications.
How To Complete e-KYC?
As the installment is expected to come soon, eligible farmers are required to complete before that to avoid payment failure. e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) is mandatory for all PM Kisan beneficiaries. Without it, your name may be dropped from the beneficiary list.
Also Read: PM Kisan 20th Instalment Date: How To Complete Aadhaar-Based OTP e-KYC To Receive Next Payment?
As per the scheme’s official website, “eKYC is MANDATORY for PMKISAN Registered Farmers.”
You can complete e-KYC in three simple ways: OTP-based e-KYC, biometric e-KYC, facial authentication.
How To Check Your PM-Kisan Installment Status
- Visit https://pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on ‘Know Your Status’
- Enter your registration number or Aadhaar number
- Check whether your name is on the beneficiary list
- Also ensure that your eKYC is completed, as it is mandatory for installment release.
What Is The PM Kisan Scheme?
Launched in 2019 after being announced in the Interim Budget by then Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, the PM Kisan scheme has become the world’s largest DBT scheme. Under it, eligible farmers receive Rs 2,000 every four months totaling Rs 6,000 annually in the following cycles — April-July, August-November, and December-March.
The money is deposited directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
Who Is Eligible for PM Kisan?
To qualify for the PM Kisan’s 20th installment, one must:
- Be a citizen of India
- Own cultivable land
- Be a small or marginal farmer
- Not be a pensioner receiving Rs 10,000 or more per month
- Not have filed income tax
- Not be an institutional landholder.
How To Apply For PM Kisan Samman Nidhi?
- Go to https://pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on ‘New Farmer Registration’
- Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha
- Fill in the details, click ‘Yes’
- Complete the form, submit it, and take a printout
For any queries, you can call the PM-KISAN helpline numbers — 155261 and 011-24300606.
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