📢 PM Kisan Yojana Update: New Rules Before the 22nd Installment — Money May Be Stuck

Balasahana Suresh
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM‑Kisan) Yojana — the flagship income support scheme for farmers — is moving towards its 22nd installment (₹2,000) in 2026. However, the government has introduced new compliance requirements that farmers must fulfil before the money can be credited to their bank accounts. If these steps aren’t completed on time, the 22nd installment could be delayed or even blocked for some beneficiaries.

📅 What Is PM Kisan Yojana and How It Works

The PM Kisan Samman nidhi Yojana provides ₹6,000 annually to eligible small and marginal farmers, distributed in three instalments of ₹2,000 each directly into their bank accounts. These payments are usually spaced about 4 months apart.

🆕 New Rule Changes Affecting the 22nd Installment

1️⃣ e‑KYC and Farmer ID Are Now Mandatory

To receive the 22nd instalment, farmers must now complete:

  • e‑KYC (OTP‑based Aadhaar verification)
  • Farmer ID registration / updation
The government has made these wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital verification steps compulsory to ensure that only eligible farmers receive the benefit and to prevent duplicate or fraudulent entries in the system.

➡️ Why this matters:
If a farmer has not completed e‑KYC or obtained a valid Farmer ID, the ₹2,000 for the 22nd instalment may not reach their bank account or could be stuck until compliance is completed.

2️⃣ Land & Beneficiary Data Must Be Accurate

In addition to e‑KYC, farmers must ensure that:

  • Their land records are correctly linked
  • Aadhaar is linked with the bank account
  • Personal details like mobile number and address are up‑to‑date
Incorrect or incomplete data can lead to verification failures, causing the instalment to get delayed or denied altogether.

⚠️ Why Money Might Be Stuck

Here are the main reasons your 22nd installment may not be credited if you haven’t completed the new requirements:

e‑KYC not completed — Most common cause of payment blockage.

Farmer ID missing or outdated — Required for database verification.

Aadhaar not linked to bank account — Prevents DBT transfer.

Incorrect land ownership details — Lands must be properly recorded and matched with the beneficiary profile.

If any of these conditions aren’t met, the ₹2,000 might be held up until corrections are made.

🧑‍🌾 What Farmers Should Do (Step‑by‑Step)

✅ 1. Complete e‑KYC

Visit the official PM Kisan portal (pmkisan.gov.in) or your nearest Common service Center (CSC) and complete OTP‑based e‑KYC with your Aadhaar and linked mobile number.

✅ 2. Generate or Update Your Farmer ID

Make sure your Farmer ID is active and linked to your profile. This digitized identity helps authorities verify eligibility.

✅ 3. Verify bank & Aadhaar Links

Ensure that:

  • Your bank account number and IFSC are correct
  • Your Aadhaar is linked to the bank account receiving PM Kisan credit.
✅ 4. Check Your Beneficiary Status

Regularly check your status on the PM Kisan portal under “Know Your Status” to confirm whether your name appears as eligible.

📌 Key Takeaways

  • The 22nd PM Kisan instalment is expected in early 2026 (likely February‑March), based on past patterns.
  • The government has introduced mandatory e‑KYC and Farmer ID requirements for the instalment.
  • Farmers who don’t complete these steps in time risk having their ₹2,000 stuck or delayed.
  • Correcting Aadhaar, bank, and land details before the payout dates is crucial to ensure payment.
 

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