Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible small and marginal farmers get Rs. 6,000 per year, paid in three equal instalments of Rs. 2,000 each. This amount is directly transferred to their bank accounts via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, helping them cover farming costs and support their household income.
Key Takeaways
- Eligible farmers receive financial assistance of Rs. 6,000 annually under the PM-KISAN scheme in three equal instalments of Rs. 2,000 through direct bank transfer.
- The 20th PM-KISAN instalment of Rs. 2,000 is scheduled for release on 2 August 2025 for approximately 9.7 crore beneficiary farmers.
- PM-KISAN aims to support small and marginal farmers in managing agricultural expenses and essential household requirements.
- Beneficiaries are generally required to complete e-KYC, verify land ownership records, and maintain correct bank account details for uninterrupted instalment payments.
- Institutional landholders, income taxpayers, government employees, and certain pensioners may not qualify for benefits under the scheme.
What is PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?
The scheme is designed to support the financial requirements of landholding farmer families by helping them purchase essential inputs for maintaining crop health and achieving optimal yields. Under this scheme, the Central Government provides Rs. 6,000 per year directly to eligible farmers’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), subject to specific exclusions.
PM Kisan 23rd Instalment Date and Time
The government is expected to release the PM Kisan 23rd instalment to eligible farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Beneficiaries generally receive Rs. 2,000 directly into their registered bank accounts after completing e-KYC, Aadhaar verification, and land record validation processes.
PM Kisan 22nd Instalment Date 2026 Overview
The PM-KISAN 22nd instalment was released for eligible farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The scheme continues to support small and marginal farmers through direct financial assistance transferred into beneficiary bank accounts.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Yojana |
| Instalment | 22nd Instalment |
| Benefit Amount | Rs. 2,000 |
| Mode of Transfer | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
| Beneficiaries | Eligible Farmers |
| Purpose | Financial support for agricultural and household expenses |
PM Kisan 21st instalment date 2025 overview
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release the 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on November 19, 2025, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Through this instalment, nearly 9 crore farmers nationwide will receive about Rs. 18,000 crore via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ensuring full transparency and removing any intermediary involvement.
PM Kisan 20th instalment date 2025 overview
The 20th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana will be released on August 2, 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Around Rs. 20,500 crore will be disbursed to benefit 9.7 crore farmers across the country. Each eligible farmer will receive Rs. 2,000 as part of the installment, continuing the government’s support under the scheme that offers Rs. 6,000 annually in three installments. This milestone marks over five years of the scheme, with Rs. 3.69 lakh crore already transferred directly to farmers' bank accounts.
Here’s the PM Kisan 20th Installment Date 2025 Overview:
| Particulars | Details |
| Scheme Name | PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana |
| Installment Number | 20th |
| Installment Amount | Rs. 2,000 |
| Total Payout | Rs. 20,500 crore |
| Beneficiary Farmers | 9.7 crore |
| Release Date | August 2, 2025 |
| Released By | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Event Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Last Installment Date | February 19, 2025 |
| Annual Benefit Under Scheme | Rs. 6,000 (in 3 equal installments of Rs. 2,000) |
| Total Amount Transferred (Till 19th Installment) | Rs. 3.69 lakh crore |
| Scheme Launch Year | 2019 |