PM Kisan Yojana: Farmers benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) are now looking forward to the date for the 22nd installment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the 21st installment of the program on November 19, 2025.
Through this initiative, Rs 18,000 crore was deposited into the bank accounts of around 9 crore farmers. The 20th installment was released earlier in August 2025, while the 19th installment was given out in February 2025. Eligible farmers receive a total of Rs 6,000 each year, which is sent directly to their bank accounts in three installments of Rs 2,000 every four months.
When can we expect the 22nd installment?
All three installments for 2025 have been distributed. The first installment was in February, the second in August, and the third in November, which is the 21st installment overall. The next one, the 22nd, will mark the first installment for 2026.
It is anticipated that this amount might be released sometime between January and March 2026. However, the government has yet to announce an official date.
Expected release in February 2026
There are predictions that the 22nd installment could be issued in February 2026. This is based on the fact that the first installment for 2025 was also released in February. If the government sticks to this schedule, farmers might see the next installment credited to their accounts in February 2026.
Where to find updates?
All official updates regarding the PM Kisan Yojana can be found on the government website, pmkisan.gov.in. Farmers can also utilize the KISAN E-MITRA chatbot, which is available on the homepage of the website, to get answers to their questions about installments, payment status, and eligibility.
If your installment hasn’t arrived in your account, there could be several reasons for this. These include failing to meet eligibility criteria, not linking your bank account to Aadhaar, not completing e-KYC, or discrepancies in land records. In such a situation, farmers need to update their information.
Which farmers can be ineligible?
Certain categories of farmers are considered ineligible under the PM Kisan Yojana. These include income tax payers, government employees, certain pensioners, and several other categories. Complete eligibility information is available on the official website.
The government aims to ensure that eligible farmers get timely financial assistance, hence farmers are advised to keep checking and updating their documents and bank details from time to time.
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