For millions of farmers who were eagerly awaiting the 21st installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, a major update has arrived after Chhath Puja! Farmers had hoped to receive this ₹2,000 payment before Diwali, but now the festival of Chhath has already begun. The biggest question is: when will the 21st installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Yojana be credited to their accounts?
Based on media reports and political developments, the 21st installment of PM-KISAN is highly likely to be officially released in the first week of November 2025, just before the Bihar Assembly elections. However, the final government announcement remains awaited.
A major announcement before the Bihar elections
The 21st installment of the PM-KISAN scheme is being discussed extensively in the media and government circles. Experts predict that the central government may release this ₹2,000 installment by the first week of November, possibly before November 6 or 11, keeping in mind the Bihar Assembly elections.
This decision will be extremely important for the state’s farmers. It is worth noting that Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had already released installments in September and October to provide prompt financial assistance to farmers in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir affected by floods and landslides.
Election Code of Conduct and PM-KISAN Payments
The Model Code of Conduct for the Bihar Assembly elections is already in effect, raising questions about whether the government can release a new installment of PM-KISAN during this period. Election experts believe that while no new schemes can be announced during the code of conduct, the process of releasing payments to beneficiaries under already approved and ongoing schemes is not halted.
In this situation, there will be no legal hurdles in releasing the 21st installment of PM-KISAN. Voting in Bihar will take place on November 6 and 11, and counting of votes is scheduled for November 14.
What is the PM Kisan Yojana and the Mandatory eKYC
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana was launched in February 2019 with the primary objective of providing financial assistance to all eligible farmers in the country. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive financial assistance of ₹6,000 annually. This amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account in three equal installments of ₹2,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Most importantly, this 21st installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi will be received only by those farmers whose eKYC has been fully completed and whose bank accounts are linked to Aadhaar. Without eKYC, payments may be delayed.
How to check the status of the 21st installment of PM Kisan
Farmers can easily check their 21st installment payment status online. To check their payment status, first visit the official PM Kisan website, pmkisan.gov.in. Once the website opens, click on the “Beneficiary Status” option. Enter your Aadhaar number or registered mobile number. The screen will immediately display information about whether the installment has been sent.