The 20th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme is likely to be given to farmers in June 2025 as per some media reports. But the government has not officially confirmed the date yet. The last payment which was the 19th instalment was given in February this year. PM-KISAN or Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a scheme started by the central government in 2019. It gives financial help of Rs. 6000 every year to eligible farmers. This amount is given in three parts i.e. Rs 2000 every four months. The money is directly sent to the farmer’s bank account. According to the payment schedule the next Rs. 2000 instalment is due between April and July 2025 and if reports are to be believed it might be sent out in June but the exact date and location of the official release have not been announced yet. What farmers need to do to get the next payment: Complete e-KYC (Know Your Customer) Link Aadhaar card to their bank account Make sure their land records are updated and verified How to do e-KYC: e-KYC is compulsory for all farmers who are registered in the scheme. You can do OTP-based e-KYC by visiting the official website: pmkisan.gov.in You can also visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) for biometric e-KYC. Make sure all these steps are completed in time to receive your Rs. 2000. Who can get PM-KISAN benefits? To receive the 20th instalment of ₹2000 under the PM-KISAN scheme a farmer must meet these conditions: Be a citizen of India Own cultivable (farming) land Be a small or marginal farmer (usually with up to 2 hectares of land) Must not be an income taxpayer Must not receive a monthly pension above Rs. 10000 Must not be an institutional landholder (like a company or trust owning farmland) How to check status or apply for PM-KISAN: Go to pmkisan.gov.in Click on ‘Know Your Status’ Enter your registration number or other required details To check if your name is in the list of eligible farmers: Visit the same website Click on ‘Beneficiary List’ Select your state district sub-district block and village Click ‘Get Report’ to see the names To apply as a new farmer: On pmkisan.gov.in click ‘New Farmer Registration’ Fill in the details like Aadhaar land records and bank account info Submit the form as per instructions