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As farmers are awaiting the 20th PM Kisan installment, here’s who is eligible and who is not to receive the next tranche of Rs 2,000, to be released soon.
Under the PM Kisan scheme, the central government provides financial assistance of Rs 6,000 annually to eligible farmers in three equal installments of Rs 2,000.
PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: Even as the 20th installment of the PM Kisan scheme is set to be released soon, farmers are advised to check their status and complete e-KYC in order to avoid missing the next tranche. It is also necessary for farmers to know who is eligible to receive the monetary benefit under the PM Kisan scheme.
Who Is Eligible To Receive The 20th PM Kisan Installment?
All landholding farmers’ families that have cultivable landholding in their names are eligible to get benefit under the PM Kisan scheme. However, there is exclusions criteria also.
Who Is Not Eligible To Receive The 20th PM Kisan Scheme Installment?
The following category of farmers are not eligible to receive the benefit of the PM Kisan Scheme:
1. Institutional landholders (e.g., companies, trusts, etc.)
2. Farmer families where any member is:
- A current or former holder of a constitutional post (like President, Governor, etc.)
- A current or former minister, MP, MLA, Mayor, or District Panchayat Chairperson.
- A government employee (Central/State/PSU), whether currently working or retired — Excluding Class IV / Group D staff and Multi-Tasking Staff.
- A retired person with a pension of more than Rs 10,000/ month, excluding Class IV / Group D pensioners.
- A person who paid income tax in the last assessment year.
- A professional like a doctor, engineer, lawyer, CA, or architect who is registered and practicing.
PM Kisan: Is An Individual Or Farmer Family Owning More Than 2 Hactares Of Cultivable Land Eligible For Benefit?
Yes. The ambit of the scheme has been extended to cover all farmer families, irrespective of the size of their land holdings, according to the FAQs available on the PM Kisan’s website.
PM Kisan: When Will PM Modi Release the 20th Installment?
PM Modi is expected to release the 20th installment of the PM Kisan scheme in July 2025.
The last (19th) installment was issued in February 2025.
Why Is 20th Installment Getting Delayed?
The PM Kisan installment usually comes in February, June, and October. Many expected a similar timeline this year. However, this time, the 20th installment seems to have got delayed as there is no official announcement on the date so far.
There have also been no official words on the reason why it is getting delayed this time. However, reports suggest that the amount will most likely be released in July by PM Modi at an event, which will be announced soon.
How To Complete e-KYC?
As the installment is expected to come soon, eligible farmers are required to complete before that to avoid payment failure. e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) is mandatory for all PM Kisan beneficiaries. Without it, your name may be dropped from the beneficiary list.
As per the scheme’s official website, “eKYC is MANDATORY for PMKISAN Registered Farmers.”
You can complete e-KYC in three simple ways:
OTP-Based e-KYC: If your Aadhaar is linked to your mobile number, visit PM Kisan’s website and verify using the OTP.
Biometric e-KYC: Visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) for fingerprint authentication.
Facial Authentication: A special facility for senior citizens and physically challenged farmers is now available at CSCs, allowing e-KYC through facial recognition.
How To Check Your PM-Kisan Installment Status
- Visit https://pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on ‘Know Your Status’
- Enter your registration number or Aadhaar number
- Check whether your name is on the beneficiary list
- Also ensure that your eKYC is completed, as it is mandatory for installment release.
What Is The PM Kisan Scheme?
Launched in 2019 after being announced in the Interim Budget by then Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, the PM Kisan scheme has become the world’s largest DBT scheme. Under it, eligible farmers receive Rs 2,000 every four months totaling Rs 6,000 annually in the following cycles — April-July, August-November, and December-March.
The money is deposited directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
How To Apply For PM Kisan Samman Nidhi?
Go to https://pmkisan.gov.in
Click on ‘New Farmer Registration’
Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha
Fill in the details, click ‘Yes’
Complete the form, submit it, and take a printout
For any queries, you can call the PM-KISAN helpline numbers — 155261 and 011-24300606.
Haris is Deputy News Editor (Business) at news18.com. He writes on various issues related to markets, economy and companies. Having a decade of experience in financial journalism, Haris has been previously asso…Read More
Haris is Deputy News Editor (Business) at news18.com. He writes on various issues related to markets, economy and companies. Having a decade of experience in financial journalism, Haris has been previously asso… Read More
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