PM Kisan 24th Instalment: If you are awaiting the PM Kisan instalment, this news is significant for you. The festival of Raksha Bandhan falls next week on August 28, which also marks the end of the holy month of Sawan. Amidst this, there is great news for farmers. Claims are circulating on social media that the government might release the 24th instalment of the PM Kisan Nidhi to beneficiaries on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
It is further claimed that farmers will receive ₹4,000 instead of the usual ₹2,000 in this instalment. However, the Central Government has not yet officially shared any information regarding the 24th PM Kisan instalment.
What is the claim?
A video is going viral rapidly on social media. It claims that farmers across the country will receive ₹4,000 as the 24th installment under the PM Kisan scheme on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. However, PIB Fact Check has declared this claim fake. PIB Fact Check revealed via its social media account that the viral video was created using AI.
When will the 24th PM Kisan installment arrive?
According to media reports, it is expected that the government might announce the 24th installment by Dussehra in October. This implies a wait of approximately one and a half months for the 24th installment. Furthermore, there is unlikely to be any change in the instalment amount; farmers will receive the standard instalment of ₹2,000. Information provided in the post
The post also mentions that the 23rd installment of the PM Kisan scheme was released by PM Modi on June 20, 2026. However, the government has not made any official announcement regarding the 24th instalment. Therefore, please exercise caution and do not fall for such misleading or sensational content; also, avoid sharing such material.
Where the 23rd installment was released
The 23rd installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme was released in Tarakeswar, West Bengal. Under this, an amount exceeding ₹18,880 crore was transferred directly to the bank accounts of over 9.44 crore farmers via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). Notably, PM Modi launched the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme from Gorakhpur on February 24, 2019.
The government transfers the scheme’s funds directly to the beneficiary’s account in three installments of ₹2,000 each via DBT. Under this scheme, eligible farming families receive financial assistance totaling ₹6,000 per year for one family member.
e-KYC is mandatory
Completing e-KYC is mandatory for farmers registered under the PM Kisan Nidhi scheme. Biometric-based e-KYC options are now available through CSC VLE login, the PM Kisan mobile app, and state official user logins. If you have not completed your e-KYC, the 24th installment could be delayed or withheld.