PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: Check eKYC, Eligibility, Mode Of Payment

PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: The 20th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme is eagerly anticipated by farmers across India, who expect the fund to be credited on June 20, 2025. While no government announcement has been made, but it is expected that the next installment might be credited around this time. 

Under the PM-Kisan scheme, eligible farmers receive financial assistance of Rs 6,000 every year. This amount is paid in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 each, which are directly credited to their bank accounts. The previous installment was released in February 2025.

What is PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) is a government-backed income support scheme for landholding farmers. It aims to provide financial relief by offering Rs 6,000 annually, distributed in three installments of Rs 2,000 each, directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts. The money is directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiaries under the Direct Benefit Transfer system.

Who can Avail PM Kisan?

To take advantage of facilities under the PM-Kisan scheme, farmers must meet some eligibility requirements:

• The applicant must be an Indian national.

• They must have cultivable land and valid documents for land.

• Their Aadhaar must be connected with their bank account.

• They must obtain eKYC verification.

• Farmers who are income tax payers, government servants, pensioners, or employees of public sector undertakings are not eligible.

Complete Full eKYC to Receive the 20th Installment

It is mandatory to perform eKYC in order to receive the 20th installment of the scheme. Payments will be postponed or rejected otherwise.

Steps to Complete eKYC Online

1. Visit the official website at pmkisan.gov.in

2. Go to the 'eKYC' tab on the home page

3. Enter Aadhaar number and captcha code, then click 'Search'

4. Enter mobile number linked with Aadhaar

5. Press 'Get OTP', enter OTP and submit

Link Aadhaar With the Bank Account

Farmers should ensure that their Aadhaar number is linked with their bank account so that the installment could be credited through DBT. Farmers may do so at bank branch, through Aadhaar-enabled banking services, or mobile banking applications offering this facility.

How to Check PM Kisan Beneficiary Status

The farmers can verify if their names are included in the beneficiary list for the 20th instalment.

1. Visit pmkisan.gov.in

2. Click on 'Beneficiary Status' under the 'Farmers Corner'

3. Enter Aadhaar number or registration number

4. The screen will show your payment status and history

With the PM Kisan 20th instalment likely to be released on June 20, 2025, farmers should complete their eKYC and make sure their Aadhaar is linked with their bank account so that they do not end up delayed receiving payments. Maintaining these steps in order will ensure they receive the instalment without an issue.