Farmers across India are eagerly waiting for the 20th installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Yojana, but there has been an unusual delay this time. Nearly 9.8 crore farmers are concerned as the payment hasn't been credited even as July 2025 nears its end, unlike last year when the installment was released in June.
Launched in 2019, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana provides ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each to small and marginal farmers. The money is transferred directly into the farmer’s bank account (DBT), making it one of the largest DBT schemes in the world.
So far, 19 installments have been disbursed. Here’s the timeline of the last few payments:
19th Installment: February 2025
18th Installment: October 2024
17th Installment: June 2024
The government has not issued an official date for the 20th installment yet, but several procedural reasons may be causing the delay:
Pending e-KYC of many farmers
Unlinked bank accounts with Aadhaar
Incorrect land records or beneficiary details
Verification of beneficiary status
Administrative updates and cross-checks
To receive the benefits, a farmer must:
Be an Indian citizen
Own cultivable land
Be a small or marginal farmer
Not be an income tax payer
Not receive a pension of ₹10,000 or more
Not be an institutional landholder
To avoid missing out, farmers should complete the following steps:
Complete e-KYC
Link Aadhaar with bank account
Verify bank account details
Update land record information
Check beneficiary status
Update mobile number
Visit: pmkisan.gov.in
Go to Farmers Corner → Click on State Transfer Request
Enter your Aadhaar or registration number
Enter Captcha, request and enter OTP
Upload land documents (e.g. Khasra, Khatauni)
Submit the form after verification
Go to www.pmkisan.gov.in
Click on ‘Beneficiary Status’
Enter your Aadhaar or account number
Click ‘Get Data’ to see your installment status
Visit: pmkisan.gov.in
Click on the yellow “Dashboard” tab
Choose your State → District → Block → Panchayat
Click Get Report to see if your name is listed
Farmers must complete e-KYC via:
PM-KISAN portal (OTP-based) or
Nearest CSC center (biometric-based)
Visit pmkisan.gov.in
Click on New Farmer Registration
Enter Aadhaar number and Captcha
Fill the form and submit it
After verification, your name will be added to the beneficiary list
Main Helpline: 155261
Alternate Number: 011-24300606
Farmers are advised to ensure their documents and KYC are up-to-date to avoid payment delays. If everything is in order, the 20th installment is expected to be credited soon after official confirmation.
