Summary of this article
Eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 annually through direct transfers.
The October 30, 2026 instalment was announced by the Agriculture Ministry.
Aadhaar-based e-KYC is mandatory to receive scheme benefits.
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is one of the government’s income-support schemes meant for the welfare of farmers. Under this scheme, eligible farmers are qualified to receive Rs 6,000 annually in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each. This scheme uses the direct benefit transfer (DBT) system to facilitate the transfers into the beneficiaries’ accounts.
The scheme provides income support to farmer families that meet the eligibility criteria.
State governments and Union Territory (UT) administrations identify the eligible candidates based on land records and other requirements. However, certain farmers remain ineligible for these benefits, including institutional landholders, current and former holders of constitutional posts, ministers, and serving or retired government employees. Farmers who acquired land ownership after February 1, 2019, and those with many beneficiaries also face verification requirements under the rules set out in the scheme.
The government had announced that the last instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme will be released on October 30, 2026. This announcement was made by the agriculture ministry on October 23, 2026. The eligible farmers can expect their payment by the end of the month, provided their records and know your customer (KYC) formalities are completed to avoid delays. They should also make sure their verification requirements are completed to avoid payment delays.
The PM-Kisan scheme is for farmers who fulfil the following conditions:
-Indian citizen
-Owns cultivable land
-Should be a marginal farmer
-Not be someone who receives a pension of at least Rs 10,000 per month
-Not having filed for income tax.
How To Receive And Check The Status?
In order to benefit from this scheme, one must register on the official PM Kisan portal. Without the fulfilment of KYC, one wouldn’t receive the payment. Here’s how to do it.
-Visit the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi website and navigate to the KYC section.
-Enter your Aadhaar number and registered mobile number. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number linked with the Aadhaar.
-Submit after verification with OTP.
Farmers should rely on government announcements rather than just unverified messages about the payment date. Completing all mandatory verification steps can help eligible beneficiaries receive their instalments on time.
