PM-Kisan beneficiaries alerted against fake messages and fraudulent claims

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released a public advisory asking beneficiaries of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme to be wary of fraudulent messages and misleading claims circulating on social media platforms in an effort to prevent farmers from becoming victims of disinformation.

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Falling for fake messages can compromise your bank details or Aadhaar information, and even lead to your benefits being delayed or stolen.

Fake messages in the name of PM-Kisan scheme

Advisory highlights that several fake messages, links, and social media posts are being spread in the name of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme. These messages often include false promises of additional benefits, fake registration links, or misleading updates that can lead to fraud or loss of personal data.
The government warns that believing or engaging with such unverified information can risk your rightful entitlements and hard-earned income.

What should PM Kisan beneficiaries do?

Farmer beneficiaries should follow status updates, and registration details only from the official PM-Kisan portal: www.pmkisan.gov.in and @pmkisanofficial (on X and Facebook)

What is PM Kisan Yojana?

Under the PM Kisan Yojana, an income support of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments will be provided to all landholding farmer families. This is payable in three equal 4-monthly instalments of Rs 2000/- each. The fund is transferred directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.

PM Kisan Yojana scheme: When Rs 2,000 will be credited?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to release the 20th instalment for eligible PM-Kisan beneficiaries this month, though an official date has not yet been announced. The 19th instalment of PM Kisan was disbursed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bihar’s Bhagalpur visit on February 24, 2025.

How farmers can check their 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 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.

PM Kisan 20th instalment

According to a recent official PM Kisan social media post, “Securing Farmers' Future, Enriching India's Agriculture To avail the benefits of 20th instalment of PM Kisan Farmers must complete the given mandates today.”

To receive the upcoming 20th instalment, farmers must fulfill the following key requirements without delay:

• Complete e-KYC
• Link Aadhaar with bank account
• Verify bank account details
• Resolve pending land record issues
• Check beneficiary status online
• Update mobile number