The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is a central sector scheme that provides income support to landholding farmer families in India. The scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of farmers in procuring various inputs related to agriculture and allied activities, as well as their domestic needs. Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year, disbursed in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months. This amount is directly transferred to their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

The government is expected to release the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan scheme in July 2025. The 19th installment was disbursed on February 24, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the PM-Kisan scheme, farmers must meet certain criteria:

• The farmer must be a citizen of India.
• The farmer must own cultivable land.
• The family should consist of a husband, wife, and minor children.

However, certain categories of beneficiaries are excluded from the scheme:

• All institutional landholders.
• Farmer families with high-income or designated members.
• Present and past holders of constitutional posts.
• Present and former Ministers, State Ministers, and members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, or State Legislative Councils.
• Mayors of Municipal Corporations and Chairpersons of District Panchayats.
• Serving or retired government employees/officers from any Central or State Ministry, department, or field unit.
• Employees of Central/State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) or autonomous government bodies.
• Regular staff of local government bodies (excluding Group D/Class IV/MTS staff).
• All superannuated/retired pensioners whose monthly pension is Rs.10,000/-or more (Excluding Multi Tasking Staff / Class IV/Group D employees).
• Every person who paid Income Tax in the last assessment year.
• Professionals like Engineers, Doctors, Chartered Accountants, Lawyers, and Architects registered with Professional bodies and carry out the profession by undertaking practices.

How to Check the Beneficiary List

The government publishes the list of PM-Kisan beneficiaries on the official PM-Kisan portal. To check if your name is on the beneficiary list, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official PM-Kisan portal: pmkisan.gov.in.
2. Scroll down to the 'Farmers Corner' and click on the 'Beneficiary List' button.
3. Select your State, District, Sub-District, Block, and Village.
4. Click on 'Get Report' to view the complete list.

How to Check Application Approval Status

After submitting the PM-Kisan application, farmers can check the status of their registration either online on the PM-Kisan Portal or through the CSC. Here’s how to check the application status:

1. Go to the PM-Kisan portal.
2. Scroll down to the 'Farmers Corner' and click on the 'Status of Self Registered/CSC Farmers' option.
3. Enter the 'Aadhaar Number' and 'Image code' (Captcha code).
4. Click on the 'Search' button.
5. The status of the submitted registration application will be displayed.

Important Updates

• e-KYC is mandatory: To receive the 20th installment, farmers must ensure their e-KYC is completed. The government has made it clear that no installment will be credited to accounts without e-KYC verification. Farmers can complete e-KYC by visiting their nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or through the PM-KISAN online portal using their Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
• Aadhaar Seeding: Beneficiaries must ensure their names match Aadhaar records to avoid payment delays. The government facilitates name corrections through face authentication via the PM-Kisan Mobile App or bio-authentication at CSC centers.
• Bank Details: Update your bank details to avoid delays. Check that the bank account details are correct and updated. Accounts are often debited due to wrong IFSC codes, closure of accounts, or accounts not linked with Aadhaar.
• Contact Information: In case of any queries or issues, you can contact the PM-Kisan Helpline at 155261 / 011-24300606.