P M Kisan 20th installment date Decared

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in India as of 2025, including its benefits, application process, scheme details, and the latest updates:

P M Kisan 20th instalment date declared.

The 20th instalment is expected in June 2025. You can apply online to avail the P M Kisan farmers’ benefits. In this article, I am writing all about what P M Kisan, its benefits, eligibility criteria for applications, application process, and the amount the farmers will be getting.

What is PM-Kisan?

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central sector scheme launched in December 2018 by the Government of India. It provides direct income support to landholding farmer families across the country.

• Annual Financial Aid: ₹6,000 per year
• Instalments: Paid in three equal parts of ₹2,000 every four months
• Mode of Payment: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the farmer’s bank account.

Benefits of PM-Kisan

• Helps farmers cover costs for seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, and labour
• Reduces dependency on moneylenders and loans
• Boosts the rural economy by injecting liquidity into farming communities
• Encourages self-reliance and economic stability for small and marginal farmers.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for PM-Kisan benefits, farmers must:

• Be Indian citizens
• Own cultivable land (verified by land ownership documents)
• Have a valid Aadhaar number
• Not employed in government services
• Not fall under exclusion categories such as:
  • Institutional landholders
  • High-income taxpayers
  • Retired pensioners with monthly pensions above ₹10,000 (except Group D employees)
  • Professionals like doctors, engineers, lawyers, etc., practice independently.

Application Process (Online)

1. Visit: PM-Kisan Portal
2. Click: “New Farmer Registration” under the Farmers Corner
3. Enter Details: Aadhaar, mobile number, bank account, and land ownership info
4. Verify OTP: Sent to your registered mobile
5. Upload Documents: Aadhaar, land papers, bank passbook, photo ID
6. Submit Form: Note your registration number for future reference

e-KYC Process (Mandatory)

• e-KYC is compulsory to receive payments
• Can be done via:
  • OTP-based verification on the PM-Kisan portal
  • Biometric verification at Common Service Centres (CSCs)
  • Face-scan e-KYC via the PM-Kisan mobile app.

Latest Updates (2025)

• P M Kisan 19th installment date: 19th Instalment of ₹2,000 was released on 24 February 2025
• Over 10 crore farmers benefited in the Dec–Mar 2024-25 cycle.
• P M Kisan 20th instalment date: The 20th instalment is expected in June 2025
• Total disbursement so far: Over ₹3.45 lakh crore to 11 crore+ farmers
• The government is actively working to include all eligible farmers who may have been left out.

How to Check Beneficiary Status

1. Go to the PM-Kisan Portal
2. Click on “Beneficiary Status”
3. Enter your Aadhaar number or registration number
4. View your payment status and history