PM Kisan 23rd instalment: When will farmers receive the next ₹2,000 payment?
By Anshika Jain, ET Online |
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PM Kisan 23rd instalment awaited by crores of farmers
Crores of farmers are eagerly waiting for the release of the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme. Eligible beneficiaries get Rs 2,000 in each instalment, with a total annual benefit of Rs 6,000 distributed across three instalments.
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PM Kisan 23rd instalment date and expected timeline
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 22nd instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme on March 13, 2026, in Guwahati, Assam. The amount was transferred directly to eligible farmers through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
Based on the pattern of previous releases, the 23rd PM Kisan instalment is expected to be released around June-July 2026. However, the government has not yet announced the official date and time for the next payment.
Based on the pattern of previous releases, the 23rd PM Kisan instalment is expected to be released around June-July 2026. However, the government has not yet announced the official date and time for the next payment.
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What is the PM-Kisan scheme?
PM-Kisan is a central government income-support scheme for eligible landholding farmer families. Under the scheme, beneficiaries receive Rs 6,000 annually in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each to help meet agricultural and allied expenses.
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Why e-KYC is important for receiving the 23rd instalment
Completing e-KYC is mandatory for eligible farmers to receive the next PM-Kisan instalment. Farmers who fail to complete e-KYC may not receive the upcoming Rs 2,000 payment. To complete e-KYC online, farmers can visit the pmkisan.gov.in website, select the e-KYC option, enter their Aadhaar number, verify it with an OTP, and submit the request.
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Available modes of e-KYC under PM-Kisan
PM-Kisan beneficiaries can complete e-KYC through any of the following methods:
● OTP-based e-KYC through the PM-Kisan portal or mobile app
● Biometric-based e-KYC at Common Service Centres (CSCs) and State Seva Kendras (SSKs)
● Face authentication-based e-KYC through the PM-Kisan mobile app
Farmers should also ensure that their Aadhaar is linked with their bank account.
● OTP-based e-KYC through the PM-Kisan portal or mobile app
● Biometric-based e-KYC at Common Service Centres (CSCs) and State Seva Kendras (SSKs)
● Face authentication-based e-KYC through the PM-Kisan mobile app
Farmers should also ensure that their Aadhaar is linked with their bank account.
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How to check PM Kisan beneficiary status
● Step 1: Visit the official PM Kisan website.
● Step 2: Access the beneficiary status page.
● Step 3: Click on "Beneficiary Status"
● Step 4: Enter your aadhaar number or the account number.
● Step 5: Click on "Get Data"
● Step 6: View beneficiary status
● Step 7: Check for payment status
Your beneficiary status will be shown on the screen when the system processes.
● Step 2: Access the beneficiary status page.
● Step 3: Click on "Beneficiary Status"
● Step 4: Enter your aadhaar number or the account number.
● Step 5: Click on "Get Data"
● Step 6: View beneficiary status
● Step 7: Check for payment status
Your beneficiary status will be shown on the screen when the system processes.
