PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: The 21st installment will soon be credited to farmers' accounts, learn the complete process.

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: The 21st installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is expected to be released in October or November 2025. However, the government has not yet announced an official date. Historically, installments under this scheme are released approximately every four months. This year, the 20th installment was transferred directly to farmers' accounts on August 2, providing financial assistance of approximately ₹20,500 crore to over 97 million farmers across the country.
What is the PM Kisan Yojana?
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a scheme launched by the central government in December 2019, aimed at providing direct income support to the families of small and marginal farmers.
Under the scheme, eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 per year.
This amount is transferred in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each every four months directly to farmers' bank accounts through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Currently, the scheme covers approximately 12 crore farmers.
Since December 2019, more than ₹3.69 lakh crore has been transferred to farmers' accounts.
What to do to receive the 21st installment on time
Farmers must ensure that their installment is deposited into their accounts on time:
e-KYC completion: All farmers' e-KYC must be verified.
Aadhaar and bank account linking: The Aadhaar card must be correctly linked to the bank account registered for PM-KISAN.
Land record update: Farmers' land records and verification must be updated on the PM Kisan portal.
By completing all these processes, farmers can easily receive their installment in their account.
How to check PM Kisan beneficiary status?
Farmers can easily check whether the 21st installment has been transferred to their account by visiting the PM Kisan portal.
Go to the PM Kisan official portal.
Select the search option and select one of the options: Aadhaar number, bank account number, or mobile number.
- Enter the required details.
- Enter the captcha displayed on the screen correctly.
- Click the "Get Data" button.
- The portal will display the farmer's details, including:
- Farmer's name and father's/husband's name
- State, district, and village
- Payment status and installment details
- Aadhaar verification status
If any discrepancies are noticed, farmers should contact local authorities or use the helpline numbers provided on the portal.
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