Good news for millions of Indian farmers!
On August 2, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana from Varanasi. Over 9.7 crore eligible farmers will receive ₹2,000 directly in their bank accounts as part of the scheme. The previous (19th) installment was distributed in February 2025.

Who Will Receive the Payment?

Only farmers who have fulfilled all eligibility conditions and updated their records will receive the 20th installment. These conditions include:

• Completion of e-KYC

• Aadhaar linked to land records

• Correct and verified documentation

The Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that farmers with incomplete or incorrect details will have their installment withheld temporarily. However, once the information is updated, the pending amount will be released along with the next installment.

Why is e-KYC Mandatory?

To avoid fraud and ensure transparency, e-KYC is compulsory under the PM-Kisan scheme. Farmers can complete it via three methods:

1. OTP-based e-KYC using their registered mobile number

2. Biometric e-KYC at the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

3. Facial Authentication via UIDAI's new system

Farmers who haven’t completed e-KYC are urged to do so immediately, or they may miss the upcoming payment.

How to Check Your Name and Payment Status

1. Visit the official website: https://pmkisan.gov.in

2. Click on “Know Your Status”

3. Enter your registration or Aadhaar number

4. Check if your name appears in the beneficiary list

5. Confirm whether your e-KYC is updated

About PM-Kisan Scheme

Launched in 2019, PM-Kisan is a central government initiative that provides ₹6,000 annually in three equal installments to small and marginal farmers. These payments are made every four months:

• April to July

• August to November

• December to March

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, a farmer must:

• Be an Indian citizen

• Own cultivable land

• Not be an income tax payer

• Not hold institutional land

• Receive less than ₹10,000 as a government pension

How to Register as a New Farmer

1. Visit: https://pmkisan.gov.in

2. Click on “New Farmer Registration”

3. Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha

4. Fill in the required information and click “Yes”

5. Submit the form and print the confirmation

Need Help?

Farmers can call the PM-Kisan helpline for support:

📞 155261 or 011-24300606

Before August 2, ensure your records are updated, so your ₹2,000 reaches your account without delay.