The Government of India is set to release the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme on Friday, March 13, 2026. Under the scheme, eligible farmers across the country will receive ₹2,000 directly in their bank accounts as financial assistance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to transfer the funds during a special event scheduled in Guwahati, Assam. The amount will be credited to beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring that the money reaches farmers without intermediaries.
The PM-Kisan scheme remains one of the government’s flagship initiatives aimed at supporting small and marginal farmers by providing them with direct financial aid for agricultural activities.
With the upcoming installment, millions of farmers are expected to receive financial assistance under the scheme. The government transfers the amount directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts, making the process transparent and efficient.
The previous 21st installment of the PM-Kisan scheme was released on November 19, 2025, during an event held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The upcoming payment will mark the 22nd installment since the scheme’s launch.
Farmers across the country are now waiting for the latest installment, which is scheduled to be credited on March 13, 2026.
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) is a central government scheme designed to provide income support to eligible farmers.
Under this initiative:
Farmers receive ₹6,000 per year as financial assistance
The amount is paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each
The funds are transferred directly to farmers’ bank accounts through DBT
The primary goal of the scheme is to support farmers in managing agricultural expenses, such as purchasing seeds, fertilizers, equipment, and other farming inputs.
The scheme has become a major source of financial support for small and marginal farmers, helping them meet basic agricultural needs.
Farmers who want to confirm whether they will receive the 22nd installment can check their status online through the official PM-Kisan portal.
Follow these steps to check your name in the beneficiary list:
Visit the official PM-Kisan website: pmkisan.gov.in
On the homepage, go to the Farmers Corner section
Click on the Beneficiary List option
Select your state, district, block, and village
Click on Get Report
Once these steps are completed, the list of beneficiaries from the selected village will appear on the screen.
Certain categories of farmers may not receive the upcoming installment if they do not meet eligibility criteria or verification requirements.
Farmers who may face payment delays include:
Those who purchased agricultural land after February 1, 2019
Families where more than one member is receiving benefits under the scheme (for example, both husband and wife)
Cases where physical verification of beneficiary details is still pending
In such situations, payments may be temporarily withheld until the verification process is completed.
The government has introduced Farmer ID as a mandatory requirement for new registrations in 14 states.
These states include:
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Odisha
Chhattisgarh
Assam
However, in states where the farmer registry system has not yet been fully implemented, Farmer ID may not be required for new registrations at the moment.
Since its launch, the PM-Kisan scheme has provided financial assistance to millions of farmers across India, helping them manage agricultural costs and maintain stable farm operations.
With the 22nd installment scheduled for release on March 13, farmers across the country are eagerly awaiting the transfer of funds, which continues to serve as an important financial cushion for rural households involved in agriculture.
