The Government of India has announced the release date for the 23rd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme, bringing good news to millions of farmers across the country. Under this scheme, eligible farmers will receive ₹2,000 directly into their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on June 20, 2026.
The PM-Kisan scheme is one of the central government’s flagship welfare programs for farmers. It provides financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmer families in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each. The objective of the scheme is to support farmers in meeting agricultural and household expenses.
According to the official announcement, Prime Minister will release the 23rd installment during a major event in Tarakeswar, Hooghly district, West Bengal. Once released, the amount will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries.
Important Conditions to Receive the 23rd Installment
Farmers must fulfill certain requirements to receive the ₹2,000 payment:
- e-KYC Must Be Completed Completing the electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) process is mandatory. Farmers who have not completed e-KYC will not receive the installment.
- Aadhaar Must Be Linked to the Bank Account The bank account registered under PM-Kisan must be linked with the farmer’s Aadhaar number. Any mismatch may result in payment failure.
- Land Records Must Be Verified The farmer’s land ownership details should be correctly recorded and verified on the PM-Kisan portal. Incorrect or incomplete records may lead to exclusion from the beneficiary list.
Who May Be Excluded from the Beneficiary List?
The government has stated that certain cases are under scrutiny and may not receive the installment:
- Farmers who purchased agricultural land after February 1, 2019, and do not meet eligibility criteria.
- Families where both husband and wife are receiving PM-Kisan benefits separately, which is not permitted under the scheme.
- Beneficiaries with incorrect land records, Aadhaar details, or incomplete verification.
How to Check the Beneficiary List
Farmers can verify their status on the official PM-Kisan portal by following these steps:
- Visit the PM-Kisan website.
- Click on “Beneficiary List.”
- Select your State, District, Sub-District, Block, and Village.
- Click “Get Report.”
- Check whether your name appears on the list.
If your name is listed and all verification requirements are complete, you are likely to receive the installment.
Three Easy Ways to Complete e-KYC
Farmers who have not yet completed e-KYC can do so through any of the following methods:
1. OTP-Based e-KYC
- Visit the PM-Kisan portal or mobile app.
- Enter your Aadhaar number.
- Verify using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
2. Biometric e-KYC
- Visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).
- Complete verification using fingerprint authentication.
3. Face Authentication
- Download the PM-Kisan mobile application.
- Use the Face Authentication feature to complete e-KYC from home without visiting any office.
Check Your Benificiary List✅
The release of the 23rd PM-Kisan installment on June 20, 2026, is expected to benefit millions of eligible farmers across India. To avoid delays or rejection of the payment, farmers should immediately verify their e-KYC status, ensure Aadhaar-bank account linkage, and confirm that their land records are correctly updated. Completing these steps in advance will help ensure that the ₹2,000 installment is credited smoothly to their bank accounts on the scheduled date.
