PM Kisan Samman Nidhi : There is a relief news for farmers across the country. Under the central government’s flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), farmers are given financial assistance of Rs 6,000 every year. This amount is sent directly to the farmers’ bank accounts in three equal installments of Rs 2,000. So far the government has released 19 installments. The Modi government released the 19th installment in February 2025. Now crores of farmers of the country are waiting for the 20th installment. If reports are to be believed, the 20th installment may come to the farmers by June 20, 2025. However, there has been no official announcement from the government on this.

When will the 20th installment come?

According to reports, the 20th installment can be transferred to the farmers’ accounts on 20 June 2025. However, no formal announcement has been made by the government yet. Farmers can get information from the official website or local agriculture office.

What is PM-Kisan Scheme?

PM-Kisan is a central government scheme with 100% funding. Under this scheme, farmers get Rs 6,000 annually in three installments. This is the timeline for all three installments to arrive in the bank account.

First installment: April-July

Second tranche: August-November

Third installment: December-March

Who gets the benefit of PM Kisan Yojana?

The benefit of the scheme is available only to those farmers who are Indian citizens. They are owners of agricultural land. Aadhar should be linked to the bank account. Also, eKYC should be completed. Those farmers who pay income tax, are in government or semi-government jobs, are not eligible for this government scheme.

To get the 20th installment, you must get eKYC done

1. It is necessary to do eKYC

To receive any installment on time, it is mandatory to complete eKYC.

How to get eKYC done online.

Visit the website pmkisan.gov.in.

Click on e-KYC option on the right side.

Enter Aadhaar number, captcha and search.

Enter the mobile number linked with Aadhaar.

Click on Get OTP and fill the OTP and submit.

2. Link Aadhaar and bank account

Farmers have to ensure that their Aadhar card is linked to their bank account. If this is not done, the payment may get delayed or the installment may get rejected.

Check your PM-Kisan beneficiary status like this

Open the website pmkisan.gov.in.

Go to Farmers Corner.

Click on Beneficiary Status.

Enter your Aadhaar number or registration number.

Submit the information and check if your name is there in the list or not.