What is PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?
A direct income support scheme for farmers — ₹6,000 per year, sent straight to your bank account.
Paid in three installments of ₹2,000 each
Complete Your PM Kisan eKYC – Avoid Payment Hold
eKYC is a simple Aadhaar‑based verification that ensures your next ₹2,000 installment reaches your bank account without interruption.
OTP‑Based eKYC (Online)
FastestBest for farmers whose mobile number is linked to Aadhaar. Takes less than 5 minutes.
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in and click “eKYC”
- Enter your Aadhaar number
- Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile
- Submit – your eKYC is updated instantly
Biometric eKYC (CSC Centre)
For Unlinked MobileIf your mobile number is not linked with Aadhaar, visit your nearest Common Service Centre.
- Locate your nearest CSC centre
- Carry your Aadhaar card and registered mobile
- The operator completes fingerprint verification
- Your eKYC updates within 24–48 hours
Important: Farmers who have not completed eKYC may face suspension of installments. Complete it today to avoid any delay.
Already completed eKYC? Check your eKYC status →
Check Your PM Kisan Beneficiary Status
Know in seconds whether your installment is approved, pending, or if any action is needed — before the next payment date.
How to Check (2 Easy Ways)
Using Aadhaar Number
Visit pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → Beneficiary Status. Enter your 12‑digit Aadhaar and click Get Data.
Using Mobile Number
Select Mobile Number in the search field, enter the number used during registration, and view your complete payment history.
If your status shows “eKYC Pending” or “Aadhaar Not Seeded”, complete eKYC immediately to avoid missing the 21st installment.
Frequently Asked Questions – PM Kisan & eKYC
Clear answers to the most common questions farmers ask about PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
PM Kisan eKYC is the process of verifying a beneficiary's identity by linking their Aadhaar number to their PM Kisan account. The Government of India made eKYC mandatory to prevent fraudulent beneficiaries and ensure that payments reach only genuine, eligible farmers. Without eKYC completion, installment payments may be withheld.
Visit pmkisan.gov.in, click on “Beneficiary Status” under the Farmers Corner, and enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number, or bank account number. Your payment history, eKYC status, and next installment eligibility will be displayed instantly.
The PM Kisan 21st installment is expected to be released in April–May 2025. The exact release date is announced by the central government and can be verified at pmkisan.gov.in under “Payment Status.” Farmers who have completed eKYC and Aadhaar seeding will receive the amount first.
To complete PM Kisan eKYC online: (1) Visit pmkisan.gov.in, (2) Click “eKYC” in the menu, (3) Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number, (4) Enter the OTP received, and (5) Submit. Your eKYC will update instantly. This method works only if your mobile number is registered with Aadhaar.
The PM Kisan helpline number is 155261 (toll-free) or 011-24300606. You can also email pmkisan-ict@gov.in for grievances related to beneficiary status, eKYC issues, payment failures, or registration problems.
Go to pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → Beneficiary List. Select your State, District, Sub-District, Block, and Village, then click “Get Report.” The full PM Kisan beneficiary list for your village will appear in PDF format. Use Ctrl+F to search your name.
Under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year as income support. The amount is paid in three installments of ₹2,000 each, typically in April, August, and December, directly to the farmer's Aadhaar-linked bank account.
If a farmer does not complete PM Kisan eKYC, their installment payments may be stopped until the KYC is updated. The government has repeatedly extended deadlines, but failing to complete eKYC is the most common reason farmers miss their PM Kisan installments.
Yes. At pmkisan.gov.in → Beneficiary Status, select “Mobile Number” and enter your registered 10-digit mobile number. This will display your complete installment history and eKYC verification status.
DBT Agriculture (Direct Benefit Transfer for Agriculture) is the government's platform that handles all farmer-related financial transfers, including PM Kisan installments. All PM Kisan payments are routed through the DBT Agriculture system to ensure transparency and direct credit to bank accounts.