Farmers across India are waiting for the next instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, which provides financial assistance to eligible farmer families. Under the scheme, beneficiaries receive ₹6,000 annually in three instalments of ₹2,000 each, transferred directly to their bank accounts.
The release date for the 24th instalment has not been officially confirmed. Farmers can check the official PM-KISAN portal for the latest updates and verify their payment status online.
What is the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Scheme?
Launched in February 2019, PM-KISAN is a Central Government scheme that provides financial support to eligible landholding farmer families across India. The assistance is transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
The ₹6,000 annual amount is paid in three instalments, generally covering the April-July, August-November and December-March periods. Farmers can check their eligibility through the ‘Know Your Status’ (KYS) section on the official PM-KISAN website, the mobile app or the Kisan eMitra chatbot.
PM-KISAN 24th Instalment: Latest update
The official PM-KISAN website lists the 23rd instalment as having been released on June 20. As of October 21, the release date for the 24th instalment has not been officially confirmed on the portal. Farmers are advised to check the official PM-KISAN website for updates on the 24th instalment and verify their payment status online.
How to check PM-KISAN payment status online
Farmers can follow these steps to check their registration and payment details:
Step 1: Visit the official website at https://pmkisan.gov.in/
Step 2: Select the ‘Know Your Status’ option.
Step 3: Enter your PM-KISAN registration number.
Step 4: Fill in the captcha code displayed on the screen.
Step 5: Click on ‘Get OTP’ and complete the verification process.
Step 6: Once verified, check the available details about your registration and payment status.