PM-Kisan: If you want to receive the next installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, it's mandatory to complete your e-KYC and verify your records. Learn how.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN), farmers are provided financial assistance of ₹6,000 annually by the government. This amount is transferred directly to the bank accounts of beneficiary farmers in three equal installments. The 23rd installment of the scheme was released on June 20, 2026, and farmers are now awaiting the next installment, the 24th.

In such a situation, it is important for farmers to check their PM-Kisan records in advance. E-KYC is mandatory on the PM-Kisan portal. If your e-KYC is not complete, it is essential to complete it. The government has also provided farmers with the ability to check their status online.

Check PM-Kisan status like this

Farmers should first visit the official PM-Kisan website and click on the 'Know Your Status' option. They can then check their status by entering their registration number and captcha. The portal also displays information such as payment status, bank name, UTR number, and account credit information.

E-KYC is mandatory

According to the official PM-KISAN website, e-KYC is mandatory for registered farmers. Information regarding the e-KYC process is also available on the portal. Biometric-based e-KYC is also available for farmers.

Therefore, before waiting for the next installment, farmers should check their e-KYC status. Also, if there are any discrepancies or pending verifications in their bank account and land records, it would be wise to correct them promptly.