There is news of relief for crores of farmers across the country waiting for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The central government has fixed the 20th installment date of this much awaited scheme. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, on 2 August 2025, this installment will be released through video conferencing from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh at the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Money will reach bank accounts directly
Under this scheme, the amount of Rs 2-2 thousand will be transferred directly to the beneficiary farmers to their bank accounts. Millions of farmers across the country will join this virtual program. According to government estimates, this time also about 9.3 crore farmers will get benefit. Soon after the installment is released, the beneficiaries will get information through SMS alert.
How many installments have been released so far?
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was started in 2019. Under this, the eligible farmers are given Rs 6,000 every year in three installments. So far, the government has given 19 installments to the farmers and the 20th installment will be released on August 2. The beneficiaries get this amount every four months.
No more waiting! PM-Kisan’s 20th installment will reach your account directly from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on August 2, 2025. Message tone at the time, understand that the money of farmer honor has reached your account.#AGRIGOI #Agriculture #PMKISAN #PMKISAN20thinstallment @Pmoindia @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/pgqtlownpm
– Agriculture India (@AGRIGOI) July 29, 2025
E-KYC and land record verification is necessary
Only those farmers will get the benefit of this scheme who have completed the verification of e-KYC and land records on time. Those whose Aadhaar card is not linked to the bank account or whose records are incomplete, they will not get installment this time also. The government has repeatedly appealed that the eligible farmers should update their details as soon as possible.
Check your installment status like this
If you want to know whether your installment has come or not, then follow these easy steps:
- Go to the official website PMKISAN.GOV.IN.
- Click on Beneficiary Status option.
- Enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number or registration number.
- Press the Get Data button.
- Information about your installment status and payment will be seen on the screen.
This scheme gives financial security to farmers
The government says that the aim of the PM Kisan Yojana is to provide financial security to the farmers and help in the cost related to farming. This scheme has given great relief to small and marginal farmers of the country in the last few years. Transparency and technology-based distribution system of the scheme is considered to be its biggest strength.