Archive · 10 Nov 2025
PM Kisan Scheme: Eligibility, Next Installment, and Application Process Explained
The PM Kisan scheme gives Rs 2,000 to eligible farmers every four months, totaling Rs 6,000 a year.
To get this money, you need to be an Indian citizen who owns farmland and is a small farmer.
You can't get it if you are already getting a big pension or paying income taxes.
The government is checking carefully to make sure only the right people get the money.
Some farmers might have trouble if they got their land recently or if more than one person in their family is already getting the payment.
The government has put a temporary hold on payments for these cases until they can check everything.
It's super important to finish your e-KYC, which is like a digital ID check, or you might not get the next payment.
You can do this online, at a special center, or even using your face if you're a senior citizen.
The next payment is expected soon, but they haven't said the exact date yet.
If you need help, there are phone numbers you can call.
Farmers are awaiting the 21st installment of the PM Kisan scheme, expected in the first half of November.
Eligibility criteria include being an Indian citizen, owning cultivable land, and being a small or marginal farmer.
Ineligible cases like land acquired after Feb 1, 2019, or multiple family members receiving benefits are subject to temporary withholding of funds pending verification.
Completing e-KYC via OTP, biometrics, or facial authentication is mandatory for all beneficiaries to receive installments.
Farmers can check their beneficiary status and application details on the official PM Kisan website or mobile app.
- Who
- Farmers in India, and the Central Government
- What
- Guidance on PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme eligibility, application process, and e-KYC, with information about the upcoming 21st installment.
- When
- The 21st installment is expected in the first half of November 2025. An advance installment was released on October 7, 2025, for affected farmers in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Where
- Nationwide, concerning the PM Kisan scheme.
- Why
- To inform farmers about eligibility criteria, the process for application and e-KYC, and to clarify details regarding the upcoming installment, while addressing potential ineligibility issues.
Potential Beneficiary Concerns
Government Clarification & Scheme Details
Next Installment Release
Potential Beneficiary Concerns
Farmers are awaiting the release of the 21st installment, which is expected soon, leading to speculation about the exact date.
Government Clarification & Scheme Details
The official date for the 21st installment has not been announced, although reports suggest it may be in the first half of November. A separate installment was released in advance for flood and landslide-affected farmers in Jammu and Kashmir on October 7.
Eligibility & Ineligibility
Potential Beneficiary Concerns
Concerns may arise regarding who is eligible and who is not, especially for those who acquired land after a specific date or if multiple family members are receiving benefits.
Government Clarification & Scheme Details
Eligibility criteria include being an Indian citizen, owning cultivable land, being a small or marginal farmer, and not being a pensioner over Rs 10,000/month or an income taxpayer. Farmers who acquired land after Feb 1, 2019, or have multiple family members receiving benefits are identified as suspected ineligible cases, with benefits temporarily withheld pending verification.
Mandatory e-KYC
Potential Beneficiary Concerns
Farmers might be unaware of or face difficulties in completing the mandatory e-KYC process, risking their name being dropped from the beneficiary list.
Government Clarification & Scheme Details
e-KYC is mandatory for all PM Kisan registered farmers to receive installments. It can be completed via OTP-based online verification, biometric authentication at Common Service Centres (CSCs), or facial authentication for senior/physically challenged farmers at CSCs.
- Scheme Name
- PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
- Annual Benefit
- Rs 6,000 (paid in Rs 2,000 installments every four months)
- Installment Cycles
- April-July, August-November, December-March
- Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizen, cultivable land owner, small/marginal farmer, not receiving Rs 10,000+ pension, not an income taxpayer, not an institutional landholder.
- Ineligible Cases Mentioned
- Land acquired after 01-02-2019, multiple family members receiving benefits.
- Mandatory Requirement
- e-KYC completion (OTP-based, Biometric, or Facial Authentication)
- Helpline Numbers
- 155261, 011-24300606