For the last one week, PM Kisan e-KYC has been among the most searched terms on the internet. According to Google Trends, a large number of farmers want to check their e-KYC status before the next installment. Under the government’s PM Kisan Yojana, eligible farmers get ₹ 6,000 annually in three equal installments, but this benefit is available only when e-KYC is completed.
What is PM Kisan Yojana?
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, the Central Government sends ₹ 6,000 to the bank accounts of farmers every year. This amount is given in three installments of ₹ 2,000. To continue the benefits of the scheme, it is mandatory to get e-KYC done.
How to do PM Kisan e-KYC?
- First of all go to the official website of PM Kisan
- After login, click on e-KYC option
- Search by entering Aadhaar number and captcha
- Enter registered mobile number and select Get OTP
- Enter OTP received on mobile
- After OTP verification, e-KYC will be completed and confirmation message will be received.
- Now making Farmer ID has also been made mandatory.
How to create Farmer ID?
- Visit AgriStack portal
- Register first
- Complete e-KYC with Aadhaar
- Upload required information and documents
- Unique Farmer ID will be issued after verification
The government is also making Farmer ID of farmers by organizing camps in different states, so that more eligible farmers can join the scheme.
When will the next installment come?
The last installment of PM Kisan was released in October 2025. Usually the installment is released every four months, so the next installment is expected to come soon. Farmers have been advised to complete e-KYC in advance to avoid delay in payment.
Strict action against fake beneficiaries
In recent months, the government has intensified investigations to remove fake and ineligible beneficiaries. Data is being cleaned through Aadhaar, bank account and Farmer ID verification, so that the benefits of the scheme reach only the right farmers.
What should farmers do?
- Complete e-KYC instantly
- Keep bank and Aadhaar information updated
- Get Farmer ID made
- Get information only from official website
It is clear from the increasing searches on Google Trends that farmers are cautious about the next installment. Completing e-KYC on time reduces the chances of payment stoppage.