Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan) is a major scheme of the Government of India, which aims to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers of the country. Under this scheme, farmers are provided financial assistance of ₹ 6,000 every year, which is directly transferred to their bank accounts in three installments.
So far, the government has released 19 installments, and farmers are eagerly waiting for the 20th installment. It is believed that this installment will be transferred from 15 April 2025. In this article, we will tell you how you can check your name in the beneficiary list and what necessary steps will have to be taken to take advantage of this scheme.
What is Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?
The Prime Minister’s Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) is a central region’s plan, which was launched in February 2019. Its purpose is to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers so that they can gather the necessary resources for farming.
The main features of the plan:
Name of the scheme | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan) |
Launch date | 24 February 2019 |
Beneficiary | Small and marginal farmer (SMFS) |
Financial aid | ₹ 6,000 per year (₹ 2,000 in three installments) |
Installment structure | April-July, August-November, December-March |
Conditions to get profit | e-KYC and Aadhaar Link Bank Account |
official website | www.pmkisan.gov.in |
When will the 20th installment be released?
The government released the 19th installment in February 2025, with about ₹ 22,000 crore directly transferred to farmers’ bank accounts. Now the next installment i.e. 20th installment is likely to be released in June 2025. However, according to some reports, this process may begin in April.
Necessary steps to get installment:
- Complete E-Kyc: It is mandatory to complete the E-KYC process.
- Link to Aadhaar card bank account: It is necessary to have a link to Aadhaar number.
- Keep the record of land correct: There is no disturbance in the record of land.
- Keep bank account active: The account should be active.
How to check your name in the beneficiary list?
If you are the beneficiary of PM Kisan Yojana and are waiting for the next installment, then follow the following steps:
Online process:
- official website www.pmkisan.gov.in Go to
- Click on the “Beneficiary Status” option in the “Farmers Corner” section.
- Enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number or bank account number.
- Click on “Get Data” and see your information.
Offline process:
- Go to the nearest Jan Seva Kendra (CSC).
- Give your Aadhaar card and mobile number to the operator.
- Complete the biometric process.
Benefits of PM-Kisan Scheme
There are many important things related to this scheme that make it beneficial for farmers:
- Direct profit transfer: Money is directly transferred to bank accounts.
- Economic stability: This amount helps farmers to raise the necessary resources for farming.
- Help in adopting modern technology: Helps in buying better seeds, fertilizers and equipment.
How to do PM-Kisan E-Kyc?
The E-KYC process is very easy to complete. You can do this in both online or offline ways.
Online e-kyc:
- Go to www.pmkisan.gov.in.
- Select “E-KYC” option in “Farmers Corner”.
- Enter the Aadhaar number and get OTP.
- Submit OTP and submit it.
Offline e-kyc:
- Go to the nearest CSC Center.
- Complete the fingerprint biometric process.
List of installments released so far
Installment number | date |
First | 24 February 2019 |
Second | 2 May 2019 |
Third | 1 November 2019 |
Fourth | 4 April 2020 |
Nineteenth | 24 February 2025 |
Twentieth | June 2025 (potential) |
Keep important things in mind
- Your next installment can stop when the E-KYC process is incomplete.
- It is mandatory to have a link to Aadhaar card and bank account.
- The record of land should be correct.
conclusion
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is an important initiative for the farmers of the country. It not only strengthens their economic condition but also motivates them to adopt modern techniques in farming. If you are taking advantage of this scheme, then make sure that all your information is correct and the E-KYC process is completed.
Disclaimer
The information given in this article is based on government announcements and related sources. Please verify your information by visiting the official website www.pmkisan.gov.in.