📌 What Is the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?

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The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) is a government of india initiative under which eligible farmers receive direct financial support of ₹6,000 per year — paid in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each through direct bank transfer (DBT). The goal is to support small and marginal farmers with money for seeds, fertiliser, and agriculture inputs.

📅 Latest Update: 22nd Instalment – When Will It Be Released?

  • The 22nd instalment of ₹2,000 is expected to be dispatched between february end and march 2026.
  • The 21st instalment was already released in November 2025.
  • Final confirmation of the exact date has not been officially announced yet.
⚠️ Crucial Update: These Farmers May Not Receive the Instalment

Even if the 22nd instalment is released soon, certain categories of farmers might not get the benefit due to eligibility or documentation issues:

❌ 1. Those Who Have Not Completed e‑KYC

Farmers must complete Aadhaar‑based e‑KYC and have it linked with their PM Kisan account. If e‑KYC is incomplete or pending, the instalment may be withheld until the process is finished.

❌ 2. Farmers Without a Farmer ID or Updated Registration

In some states where the farmer registry system (Farmer ID) is implemented, missing or unverified Farmer IDs can lead to non‑payment of benefits.

❌ 3. Those Who Didn’t Update Bank/Personal Details

If your bank account, Aadhaar, mobile number, or other details are old/wrong, the payment may not be credited. Updating these on the official portal is essential.

❌ 4. Farmers Who Acquired Land After the Cut‑off Date

There are reports that farmers who acquired land after certain policy cut‑off dates (e.g., after February 1 2019) may be deemed ineligible for some instalments — though this varies by notification and must be checked on the official portal.

❌ 5. Discontinued or Removed Beneficiaries

The government periodically cleans up the beneficiary list — removing incorrectly registered or duplicate entries — so some farmers previously receiving the benefit may no longer be eligible.

📋 Why Are These Rules Important?

The PM Kisan scheme aims to ensure that benefits reach only genuine and eligible farmers. Verification through e‑KYC, Farmer ID, and correct account details helps prevent misuse and duplicate claims.

🧾 How to Check Your Eligibility and Status

Farmer beneficiaries should:

✔ Visit pmkisan.gov.in and check the beneficiary list/status.
✔ Complete e‑KYC online or at nearby Common service Centres (CSC).
✔ Update bank account and Aadhaar linkage.

📊 Summary: Key Points to Remember

Update

Details

Next Instalment

Expect ₹2,000 between Feb‑Mar 2026.

Total Annual Benefit

₹6,000 per eligible farmer.

Mandatory Requirements

e‑KYC, Farmer ID, updated bank details.

Non‑Eligibility Cases

Incorrect docs, no e‑KYC, land registration issues, list removals.

 

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