Millions of farmers across the country are awaiting the 22nd installment of ₹2,000 under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Payments were expected before Holi, but they have not yet been released, leaving many beneficiaries confused about the next transfer date. The government has yet to officially announce when the next installment will be credited. However, according to media reports, the installation announcement is expected around March 13th, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam. Earlier reports suggested the installment could be released by the end of February or before Holi, but the payments have not yet been credited to farmers' bank accounts. This was expected because previous year trends indicate that the first installment of the PM-KISAN scheme typically arrives in February.

What is the PM-KISAN scheme?
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme provides financial assistance to small and marginal farmers across India. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 annually from the central government. This amount is disbursed in three equal installments of ₹2,000. The money is transferred directly to farmers' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring that payments reach beneficiaries without any intermediaries. Since its launch in 2019, the scheme has become one of the government's largest income-support programs for farmers.

Why are farmers waiting for the 22nd installment?
The last installment was released at the end of 2025, and beneficiaries typically receive payments every four months. Due to this schedule, farmers were expecting the 22nd installment in February 2026. However, now that February is over and Holi has passed, payments are still awaited. This suggests that the government may announce the next installment during the Prime Minister's upcoming public program.

Who may not receive the next payment?
Not every registered farmer automatically receives an installment. Payments may be withheld if eligibility criteria are not met. Farmers may not receive the 22nd installment if:

The e-KYC process is not complete.

The Kisan ID is not linked or verified on the portal.

Land records are not verified.

A family member is in a government job.

The farmer or a family member is paying income tax.

A family member is receiving a government pension of ₹10,000 or more per month.

The government updates the beneficiary list before each installment, so ineligible accounts are removed during verification.

Farmers should take these important steps:
To avoid payment delays, farmers should ensure that the necessary formalities on the portal are completed.

These include completing e-KYC verification, checking land record details, and verifying eligibility on the PM-KISAN website.

Farmers can also use the Kisan e-Mitra chatbot on the portal to quickly access information about their registration and payment status.

How to Check Your Name on the Beneficiary List
Farmers can check the beneficiary list online to confirm whether they are eligible for the upcoming installment:
Go to the official PM-KISAN website
Go to the Beneficiary List section
Select the state, district, sub-district, block, and village
Click Submit to view the list

If their name is on the list and all details are verified, the installment of Rs. 2,000 will be credited directly to their bank account once the government releases the payment. Currently, farmers across the country are waiting for the official update on the 22nd PM-KISAN installment, which may come at the end of this week.

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