Farmers across India are eagerly awaiting the release of the 21st installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. While the government has not announced an official date, multiple reports suggest the ₹2,000 installment could be credited to farmers' accounts before Diwali, which falls in late October. This indicates the 21st installment is likely to arrive in the upcoming weeks of October or early November 2025.
The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 1, 2018, aims to provide financial support to small and marginal farmers. Under this scheme, the central government transfers ₹6,000 annually to farmers' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), distributed in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months. This financial assistance helps farmers meet their agricultural and domestic needs, especially during sowing seasons, by providing them with the means to purchase seeds, fertilizers, and other essential farming inputs.
The 20th installment was disbursed in August 2025. With the typical four-month cycle nearing completion, expectations are high that the government will release the 21st installment soon.
Notably, some farmers in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab received the 21st installment early on October 7, 2025, due to losses caused by heavy rainfall, floods, and landslides. This early disbursement aimed to support over 8.5 lakh farmers affected by these natural disasters, with more than ₹170 crore directly transferred to their bank accounts.
However, not all farmers will receive this installment. Farmers who have not completed their e-KYC, whose Aadhaar is not linked to their bank account, or whose IFSC code is incorrect may be excluded. Other reasons for halted money transfers include closed bank accounts or mismatched personal details.
To check the PM Kisan 21st installment status online, farmers can visit the official website, pmkisan.gov.in. On the website, they need to click on the "Beneficiary Status" option and enter their registration number or Aadhaar number. After filling in the captcha code and clicking on the "Get OTP" option, the PM Kisan 21st installment status will be displayed.
To ensure timely receipt of the PM Kisan benefits, farmers must complete their e-KYC, address any bank-Aadhaar linking issues, keep track of changes in land records, and monitor their status on the portal. Farmers should also ensure their bank details are updated and regularly check the beneficiary list to avoid any delays.
As the wait for the 21st installment continues, "PM Kisan 21st installment date" has become a trending search term on Google. While an official date is yet to be announced, farmers are advised to stay updated through official sources and ensure their details are correct to receive the financial assistance.
