The 20th installment of the PM-Kisan Scheme is set to be released in June 2025. This program provides direct income support to more than 9.8 crore farmers across India. To receive the ₹2,000 payment under this government scheme, farmers must complete their e-KYC and verify their eligibility.
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi was introduced to support small and marginal farmers financially. It gives ₹6,000 annually in three payments of ₹2,000 each. The 19th installment was paid in February 2025 and benefited over 9.8 crore farmers, including 2.4 crore women. The upcoming 20th installment will continue to help farmers manage farming costs and improve income stability.
Farmers must meet certain criteria to qualify for the scheme. They need to be Indian citizens who own cultivable land and be classified as small or marginal farmers. Those who receive pensions of ₹10,000 or more per month, institutional landholders, and individuals who filed income tax returns in the previous year are not eligible. Completing the mandatory e-KYC process is essential for all registered beneficiaries to ensure uninterrupted payments.
Farmers can complete their e-KYC through an OTP system on the official PM-Kisan website or by biometric verification at a Common Service Centre. Failure to complete e-KYC may result in delayed or stopped payments. The PM-Kisan scheme is the world’s largest direct benefit transfer program, supporting millions of farmers across the country.
To check payment status, farmers can visit the PM-Kisan portal, enter their registration number, and solve a captcha. New applicants can register online by providing their Aadhaar number and filling in the required details. Keeping information accurate and updated is important to avoid disruptions in receiving benefits.
The scheme plays a vital role in supporting India’s agricultural community. As the 20th installment release nears, authorities urge eligible farmers to complete all necessary verification steps to receive their payments smoothly. For further help, farmers can call the PM-Kisan helpline numbers 155261 or 011-24300606.
The PM-Kisan scheme helps millions of farmers by providing regular financial support that can be used for seeds, fertilizers, and other farm expenses. Farmers are encouraged to stay informed and complete all formalities on time to benefit from this government program.
