Farmers to receive ₹2,000 in their accounts before Diwali! Complete these 3 essential tasks immediately for the 24th installment..
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi 24th Installment: During this festive season, farmers across the country are eagerly awaiting the release of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi installment. The 23rd installment was released in June 2026, when approximately ₹18,880 crore was transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the bank accounts of over 9.44 crore eligible farmers. Under the scheme's rules, installments are released every four months; consequently, the 24th installment is expected to be released in October.
However, the government has not yet announced a specific date. Meanwhile, a post by the Ministry of Agriculture on 'X' (formerly Twitter) has heightened anticipation among farmers. The Ministry clarified that the installment could be withheld if eKYC, Aadhaar seeding, and land seeding formalities remain incomplete. Here is the simple process to complete these three verification steps:
How to update eKYC
Online method: You can complete eKYC for free using the Aadhaar-based OTP method via the PM Kisan portal (pmkisan.gov.in). Offline method: If your mobile number is not linked to Aadhaar, you can complete eKYC through biometric verification by visiting the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).
How to get your bank account Aadhaar-seeded
PM Kisan Nidhi funds are transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account via DBT. A standard bank-Aadhaar link is not sufficient for this; the bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) server. Farmers can visit their bank branch to verify whether their account is Aadhaar-seeded for DBT purposes.
How to complete online land verification
Benefits of the scheme are available only to farming families who possess valid government documents for cultivable land registered in their names. To check the land seeding status, visit the 'Know Your Status' section on the portal and verify whether 'Yes' or 'No' is displayed next to 'Land Seeding'. If the status shows 'No', you must contact your local *Lekhpal* or *Patwari* with copies of your *Khatauni* (land record), *Jamabandi* (record of rights), and Aadhaar card to have the land details updated on the portal.
**How to check your status on the PM Kisan portal**
Visit the official website, pmkisan.gov.in. Click on the 'Know Your Status' option on the homepage. Enter your registration number and the captcha code displayed on the screen. Upon clicking 'Get Data', the status (Yes/No) of your eKYC, Aadhaar seeding, and land seeding will appear on the screen.
**What is PM Kisan Samman Nidhi?**
This scheme is a highly popular welfare initiative by the Government of India. Its primary objective is to provide financial strength to small farming families across the country. Under this scheme, the government provides beneficiaries with ₹6,000 annually in three equal installments, disbursed at four-month intervals. The government has taken a significant step to ensure the scheme's smooth continuation; a budget of approximately ₹3.15 lakh crore has been approved for the period from 2026-27 to 2030-31, assuring long-term financial security for crores of farmers.
**Who can avail the benefits?**
All small, marginal, and other farming families in the country who have agricultural land registered in their names are eligible for this scheme. According to the scheme's rules, a farming family comprises the husband, wife, and their minor children. This means the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi installment is released only in the name of the head of the family.
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