PM Kisan 21st Instalment Update: Rs 2,000 Coming Soon or Not? Know What Farmers Must Do Now

Farmers are once again waiting for relief from the Centre as the 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana inches closer. This scheme, launched in December 2018 and fully funded by the Government of India, provides Rs 6,000 annually to eligible land-holding farmer families. The money comes in three parts of Rs 2,000 each, credited directly to bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer.

So far, 20 instalments have been released. In August, Prime Minister Narendra Modi transferred the 20th instalment, sending Rs 2,000 each to 9.7 crore farmers, for a total outlay of Rs 20,500 crore. 

Now attention turns to the 21st payment, expected in November or December 2025. The date, however, has not been officially declared.

What Is PM Kisan Yojana?

Launched on December 1, 2018, the scheme provides Rs 6,000 annually to eligible land-holding farmers. The amount is divided into three instalments of Rs 2,000 each, sent directly to beneficiaries through DBT. To date, it has delivered 20 instalments to more than nine crore families to help them manage essential farm expenses.

When Will You Get the Rs 2000?

As per various media reports, the 21st instalment may arrive in November or December 2025. Nine and a half crore farmers received the 20th instalment in August, which amounted to Rs 20,500 crore.

What Can Beneficiaries Do To Not Miss The Money

Furthermore, beneficiaries must ensure that their Aadhaar is enabled, along with e-KYC, land verification, and DBT.

How to Do PM Kisan e-KYC?

Online via pmkisan.gov.in using Aadhaar and OTP, or offline at CSC centres through biometric verification.

Who Will Not Get the 21st Instalment?

Farmers who fail to update KYC or verify land details will be excluded.

How do you check if your name is on the list?

Visit pmkisan.gov.in, open “Farmer Corner,” select state, district, block, and village, then generate the beneficiary list.