PM Kisan 20th Installment Brings Relief to Farmers
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme continues to provide financial assistance to millions of farmers across India. Under the scheme, eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 annually in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each. The 20th installment has already been released, and beneficiaries can check their payment status online through the official PM-Kisan portal.
Moreover, farmers are advised to complete e-KYC and ensure their Aadhaar is linked to their bank accounts to avoid delays in receiving payments.
PM Kisan 20th Installment Date
The 20th installment of PM-KISAN was released in August 2025, benefiting nearly 9.7 crore farmers across the country. The funds were transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.
As a result, eligible farmers received ₹2,000 under the scheme without the involvement of intermediaries.
Eligibility Criteria for PM Kisan Scheme
To avail benefits under PM-KISAN, farmers must fulfill the following conditions:
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Should own cultivable land.
- Aadhaar card must be linked with the bank account.
- e-KYC completion is mandatory.
- Institutional landholders and income-tax payers are not eligible.
- Certain professionals and pensioners receiving higher pensions are excluded.
Therefore, farmers should ensure all records are updated to continue receiving benefits.
How to Check PM Kisan 20th Installment Status
Farmers can check their payment status by following these steps:
- Visit the official PM-KISAN website.
- Go to the “Farmer Corner” section.
- Click on “Know Your Status.”
- Enter the registration number and captcha code.
- Verify using OTP sent to the registered mobile number.
- View payment status and installment details.
Additionally, farmers can also use the PMKISAN GoI mobile application for checking their status.
How to Check Beneficiary List
To check whether your name is included in the beneficiary list:
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in.
- Select “Beneficiary List.”
- Choose State, District, Sub-District, Block, and Village.
- Click “Get Report.”
- The complete list of beneficiaries will appear on the screen.
Consequently, farmers can easily verify their eligibility online.
Importance of e-KYC
The government has made e-KYC mandatory for all PM-KISAN beneficiaries. Farmers can complete e-KYC through:
- OTP-based authentication.
- Face authentication through the PMKISAN mobile app.
- Biometric authentication at Common Service Centres (CSCs).
Therefore, completing e-KYC is essential to receive future installments without interruption.
Conclusion
The PM-KISAN scheme remains one of the government’s flagship initiatives aimed at supporting farmers’ incomes. Farmers who have completed e-KYC and linked Aadhaar with their bank accounts can easily check their payment status and beneficiary list online. Regular verification of records helps ensure timely receipt of installments and uninterrupted benefits under the scheme.
