Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday released the 22nd instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme for more than 9.3 crore farmers across the country in Guwahati.
Launched in February 2019, the scheme provides financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year to each eligible farmer, paid in three equal instalments. The 22nd instalment, ahead of the kharif sowing season, is expected to support farmers in purchasing key agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilisers and pesticides, noted a PTI report. Generally, the instalments are released during February–March, June–July, and October.
PM Kisan Beneficiary list: Here’s how you can check your name in it
- Go to the official PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi website.
2. On the homepage, click on “Beneficiary List” under the Farmers Corner section.
3 Select the following details:
Sub-district (Tehsil / Block)
5. A list will appear — you can search your name manually in the village beneficiary list
PM Kisan 22nd installment: What could be the reasons for not receiving it?
The government has flagged certain doubtful cases that could be removed from the list of beneficiaries under the PM-Kisan scheme. These include individuals who obtained ownership of agricultural land after February 1, 2019, as well as instances where multiple members of the same family, such as spouses or both adult and minor members, are receiving the financial assistance, according to The Economic Times.
PM Kisan beneficiary: Here’s how to check status
Farmers can check their beneficiary status under the PM-Kisan scheme by visiting the official portal and accessing the Farmers Corner section. Using the “Know Your Status” option, beneficiaries can quickly view details related to their payments and registration.
e-KYC for PM Kisan
Completing e-KYC is compulsory for all farmers enrolled in the scheme. OTP-based e-KYC can be done directly through the portal, while biometric verification can be carried out at the nearest Common Service Centre or State Seva Kendra.
PM-Kisan beneficiaries have three options to complete e-KYC: OTP-based verification, biometric authentication at designated service centres, and face-authentication-based verification through the PM-Kisan mobile application, which is widely used by farmers across the country.
Farmers can verify their eligibility and track payment details using the “Know Your Status (KYS)” feature available on the PM-Kisan website, mobile application, or through the Kisan eMitra chatbot. The portal now provides a single platform where beneficiaries can check information related to eligibility, land seeding, Aadhaar linkage, e-KYC completion and payment updates.
The Union Minister also stated that, to make the e-KYC process more convenient, a mobile application with face-authentication technology has been introduced. This allows farmers to complete their e-KYC from home without requiring an OTP or visiting centres for biometric verification.
PM Kisan earlier installments
The 19th instalment, amounting to ₹22,000 crore, was distributed to about 9.8 crore farmers in February 2025. This was followed by the 20th instalment of ₹20,500 crore to nearly 9.7 crore beneficiaries in August 2025, and the 21st instalment of ₹18,000 crore to around 9 crore farmers in November 2025.
With total disbursements reaching nearly ₹4.09 lakh crore up to the 21st instalment, PM-Kisan continues to be one of the government’s flagship direct benefit transfer initiatives aimed at supporting the agricultural sector.