PM-KISAN 22nd Instalment Expected Soon: Farmer ID and KYC Details To Fulfil

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN) scheme is one of the government’s income-support scheme specifically designed for farmers. Under this scheme, eligible farmer families receive Rs 6,000 annually in three equal quarterly instalments of Rs 2,000 each. This amount is directly transferred into their bank accounts through the direct benefit transfer (DBT) system. The 22nd instalment is expected early in 2026.

The government has introduced a compliance that farmers must understand and follow in order to receive future payments under PM KISAN. The payments are generally released every four months. The 21st instalment was released in November 2025. However, the next payment, which is the 22nd instalment of the PM KISAN is expected to be released around the end of February.

How to Receive Benefit and Check the Status

In order to benefit from this scheme, farmers must complete the e-KYC formalities to ensure that the instalments are not delayed.

Here is how to register for availing of the benefits,

• Visit the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi website and navigate to the KYC section.

• Enter you Aadhaar number and registered mobile number.

• Submit after verification with OTP.

If one does not receive the amount, they can reach out to the helpline number. These channels are operational 24X7 to provide assistance.

New Changes in PM KISAN

The biggest update is that the Farmer ID is now being made mandatory for receiving the next instalment of Rs 2,000. The government has linked the benefits of PM KISAN with a unique Farmer ID system. This is a part of the Farmer’s registry and AgriStack initiative. Beneficiaries who are not registered under this ID may face delays or may not receive the 22nd instalment and the payments after that.

This change is aimed at ensuring that financial assistance reaches the genuine landholding farmers. By creating this verified national database, the government intends to eliminate beneficiaries who are defrauding or duplicating, and taking unfair benefits. This step has been initiated to improve transparency in the distribution of this subsidy.

The Farmer ID is a part of a wider initiative to digitise agricultural records across the country. It will help verify land ownership, along with confirming farmer identity. With a unified database, authorities can ensure that benefits are delivered faster and more accurately.

The upcoming PM-KISAN instalment is quite significant for the farmers as this amount not only helps them in their agricultural produce, but also helps them ease out their sustenance. With the step of making Farmer ID and e-KYC compulsory, the government is focusing on ensuring that the funds reach the rightful beneficiaries.