The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) is one of the Government of India’s most important farmer welfare schemes. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 per year, transferred directly into their bank accounts in three installments of ₹2,000 each.

So far, 21 installments have been released, and farmers are now waiting for the 22nd installment. However, many eligible farmers face delays or stoppages due to small but critical errors.

Purpose of PM Kisan Yojana

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• Seeds

FertilizersPesticidesOther essential farm inputs

Since the money is transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), there is no role of middlemen.

How Many Installments Have Been Released?

• A total of 21 installments have been released so far

• The 21st installment, as per official announcements, was credited in November 2025

• The 22nd installment will be released only after complete verification of farmer records

Who Is Eligible for PM Kisan?

You are eligible if:

• Agricultural land is registered in your name

• Your name appears in official land records (Khata, Jamabandi, Patta, etc.)

• Your Aadhaar number, bank account, and land details are:

  • Correct

  • Matching

  • Fully verified

Only small and marginal farmers meeting these conditions receive the benefit.

Who Is NOT Eligible?

The following categories are excluded:

• Farmers cultivating land not registered in their name

• Contract farmers and partnership farmers

• Income tax payers

• Government employees

• High pension recipients

• Institutional landowners

Farmers Cultivating Someone Else’s Land: Important Rule

Simply cultivating land is not enough.

👉 To receive PM Kisan benefits:

• Your name must be officially recorded in government land records

• Legal ownership or official registration is mandatory

Without this, installments will not be credited.

Common Mistakes That Stop the ₹2,000 Installment

Even eligible farmers may miss payments due to these reasons:

• ❌ Name mismatch between Aadhaar and bank account

• ❌ Aadhaar not linked with bank account

• ❌ Errors in land records

• ❌ e-KYC not completed

• ❌ Incorrect bank account number or IFSC code

If verification fails at any stage, the installment is withheld automatically.

Why Updating Records Is Extremely Important

Farmers should regularly ensure that:

• Aadhaar details are correct

• Bank accounts are active and linked

• Land records are updated

• e-KYC is completed on time

Keeping records updated ensures:

• No delay in installments

• Smooth DBT transfer

• No future rejection issues