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Big Update for Farmers: PM Kisan 22nd Installment May Be Released in Last Week of February

Vikram Singh

February 21, 2026 at 6:58 PM IST · 3 min read

PM Kisan 22nd Installment Date: Big news for the country’s millions of farmers! The wait for the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is about to end. With January now over and February nearing its end, farmers are anxiously awaiting the crediting of the ₹2,000 honorarium to their bank accounts. This amount is considered crucial given the growing farming expenses and upcoming festivals.

Although the central government has not yet announced an official date, recent media reports and sources suggest the government may transfer this installment of happiness to farmers’ accounts just before the auspicious festival of Holi. In this article, we will explore the expected installment arrival date, and the small mistakes in your application could delay your payment.

February 24th or Holi Gift

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Speculation is rife in the market regarding the next installment of the PM Kisan Yojana. Several media reports are claiming that the government may transfer funds to farmers’ bank accounts on February 24, 2026.

However, this has yet to be confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture. There is also a strong possibility that the central government may release this financial assistance in the last week of February or the first week of March to coincide with the Holi festival. Farmers are advised to consider these dates as estimates only until an official announcement is made.

Will one mistake prevent your ₹2,000 installment

It has often been observed that thousands of farmers’ installments are delayed due to incomplete paperwork. If your status shows ‘Pending’ or ‘Error’, understand that there is a technical flaw in your application. It is important to correct this immediately so that the money is directly credited to your account.

Take special care of these things:

e-KYC and Aadhaar Linking: It is mandatory to link your Aadhaar card to your bank account. If e-KYC is incomplete, your funds are bound to be stuck.

Bank Account and PAN Verification: Double-check your bank account information (IFSC code and account number). Also, resolve any issues related to PAN card verification immediately.

Land Seeding: Your land records must be updated on the portal. If the land seeding is ‘No,’ you will not receive your next installment.

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Check your installment status from your home

Now you don’t need to visit any office to check your PS Kisan status. You can get complete information from your smartphone:

First, go to the official PM Kisan website, pmkisan.gov.in.
On the right side of the homepage, you will see the ‘Farmers Corner’ section. Click on it.
Here, you will find the ‘Know Your Status’ option, which you must select.
Now enter your registration number and the captcha code (security code) provided on the screen.
You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number; submit it on the portal.
Upon submitting, you will receive the full details of your 22nd installment, including the status of your funds.