PM-KISAN 20th Installment Expected In June, Here's Why Farmers Should Complete e-KYC & Verification Promptly

PM-KISAN 20th Installment Expected In June, Here's Why Farmers Should Complete e-KYC & Verification Promptly

The 20th PM-KISAN instalment is likely to be released in June 2025. Farmers must complete e-KYC, Aadhaar-bank linking, and land verification to receive Rs 2,000 directly into their bank accounts.

G R MukeshUpdated: Wednesday, June 04, 2025, 11:51 AM IST
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PM-KISAN or Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central government scheme launched in 2019. |

New Delhi: PM-KISAN or Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central government scheme launched in 2019. It gives Rs 6,000 per year to eligible farmers. The money is paid in three parts of Rs 2,000 each. The amount is sent directly to farmers’ bank accounts every four months.

When is the next instalment due?

The last (19th) instalment was given in February 2025. The 20th instalment is expected between April and July 2025. According to news reports, it may be credited in June. However, the government has not officially announced the date yet.

What should farmers do to receive the 20th instalment?

To get the Rs 2,000 amount, farmers must:

- Complete e-KYC

- Link Aadhaar with their bank account

- Verify land records

If these steps are not completed, farmers may not receive the next instalment.

How to do e-KYC?

e-KYC is now compulsory. It can be done in two ways:

Online OTP e-KYC – Visit pmkisan.gov.in and use the OTP-based method.

Offline biometric e-KYC – Visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).

Saturation Drive Completed

The Agriculture Ministry ran a special drive in May 2025 to help farmers complete their documents and verifications. This drive ended on May 31, 2025. Farmers who did not finish the steps during this time must do it quickly.

Who can get money under PM-KISAN?

A farmer is eligible if they:

- Are Indian citizens

- Own cultivable land

- Are small or marginal farmers

- Do not pay income tax

- Do not get a pension over Rs 10,000 per month

- Are not institutional landholders

How to check status or apply?

To check payment status:

Go to pmkisan.gov.in → Click ‘Know Your Status’ → Enter registration details

To see if your name is in the list

Go to the website → Click ‘Beneficiary List’ → Select your area → Click ‘Get Report’

To register as a new farmer

Click ‘New Farmer Registration’ and follow the instructions.

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