PM Kisan 22nd Instalment: Eligible for Rs 2,000 aid? See how to check beneficiary status, balance, eKYC

PM Kisan 22th instalment: The central government is set to release the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme in March 2026. The instalment will be released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Assam on 13-14 March.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate, lay foundation stones and dedicate development projects worth more than Rs 47,800 crore in locations including Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar.

With the release of the PM Kisan 22nd instalment, financial assistance will be transferred directly to eligible farmers’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

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More than 2.15 crore women farmers are among the beneficiaries of the upcoming instalment.

PM Kisan 22nd instalment date 2026

The PM Kisan 22nd instalment date 2026 is expected to be 13 March 2026, when the Prime Minister releases the payment during his Assam visit.

Under the scheme, eligible farmer families receive Rs 2,000 per instalment, which is part of the annual Rs 6,000 support provided in three equal payments.

Once the 22nd instalment is released, the total amount transferred under PM-Kisan will cross Rs 4.27 lakh crore since the scheme began.

Farmers across states including Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar and Assam will receive the payment on the same release date as the transfer is done nationwide.

What is PM Kisan scheme?

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central sector scheme launched in February 2019 to provide income support to small and marginal farmers.

Key features of the scheme include:

• Annual financial support of Rs 6,000 per farmer family
• Amount paid in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000
• Payment through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Money credited directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts
• So far, over 11 crore farmers have registered under the scheme.

When was the previous PM Kisan instalment released?

Government data shows the recent instalment timeline:

With the next payment, the cumulative disbursement will exceed Rs 4.27 lakh crore.

PM Kisan beneficiary status: how to check

Beneficiaries can check their PM Kisan beneficiary status online through the official portal.

Steps to check status:

• Visit the official website pmkisan.gov.in
• Click on Farmers Corner
• Select Know Your Status
• Enter the registration number
• Fill the captcha code
• Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number
• The portal will display instalment status and payment history.

Farmers can also check their details using:

• Aadhaar number
• Mobile number
• Registration number

How to check PM Kisan balance

Farmers can verify whether the instalment has been credited to their account using several methods.

1. Through the PM-Kisan portal

Log in to the official website and check the payment status under the Know Your Status section.

2. SMS alert

Once the instalment is credited, farmers usually receive an SMS confirmation on their registered mobile number.

3. ATM or bank branch

Farmers can also:

• Check their balance at an ATM
• Generate a mini statement
• Update their bank passbook at a branch

PM Kisan eKYC 2026: how to complete

The government has made eKYC mandatory for all PM-Kisan beneficiaries. Farmers who do not complete eKYC may face delays in receiving the instalment.

Steps to complete eKYC online

• Visit pmkisan.gov.in
• Click on the eKYC option
• Enter the Aadhaar number
• Verify using OTP
• eKYC through CSC centre
• Farmers can also complete biometric eKYC by visiting a Common Service Centre (CSC).

eKYC through mobile app

The PM-Kisan mobile app also allows beneficiaries to complete verification using face authentication.

Why some farmers may not receive the 22nd instalment

In some cases, payments may be delayed or stopped due to incomplete documentation.

Common reasons include:

• eKYC not completed
• Land records verification pending
• Aadhaar not linked with bank account
• Incorrect bank details

Farmers are advised to update their details on the portal to avoid payment delays.

What to do if PM Kisan money is not credited

If the instalment is not credited after release, beneficiaries can contact the PM-Kisan helpdesk.

Helpline numbers:

• 155261
• 1800-115-526
• 011-24300606

The helpline is available on working days from 9:30 AM to 6 PM.

Farmers can also verify their payment status through the official portal or by visiting their bank branch.

New farmers can register for PM Kisan

Farmers who are not yet registered under the scheme can still apply and become beneficiaries.

State authorities have urged farmers to complete registration and required formalities so they can receive future instalments under the scheme.

Once approved, new beneficiaries will also be eligible to receive the Rs 2,000 instalment under the PM-Kisan programme.