Uncredited 20th PM-KISAN Installment? Here's the Steps Farmers Can Take Now
The 20th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, which was expected around June or July 2025, faced delays for several reasons. Over 9 crore eligible farmers eventually received their payments, totaling Rs 20,500 crore, on August 2, 2025. However, many farmers experienced delays in receiving their payments.
Causes of Delays
The primary reasons for the delay or non-receipt of the PM-KISAN 20th installment include:
- Incomplete or Pending e-KYC Verification: This is mandatory for all beneficiaries to continue receiving payments. Without e-KYC completion, farmers may be removed from the beneficiary list or face payment failure.
- Incorrect or Mismatched Land Records and Address Details: Incorrect or mismatched information, such as wrong state or district entries, can lead to payment rejection. Farmers need to update accurate land and address information on the PM-KISAN portal or via Common Service Centres (CSCs).
- Aadhaar Linkage Issues: If the Aadhaar number is not properly linked to the farmer’s bank account, the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) may fail.
- Payment Release Schedule and Official Announcement Delays: Although the 20th installment was expected around June or July 2025, the government delayed official disbursement announcements and subsequent payments, causing uncertainty and delay.
- Technical Glitches or Administrative Processing Delays: These can cause temporary non-credit of funds even after official release dates, though they usually resolve with time or manual intervention.
Steps for Farmers
Farmers facing non-receipt of their payments are advised to:
- Check the payment status on the PM-KISAN official portal.
- Complete or update their e-KYC promptly.
- Verify Aadhaar-bank linkage.
- Correct any land record or address mismatches using the ‘State Transfer Request’ option or by visiting local CSCs.
- Visit your tehsil or block agriculture office with Aadhaar, bank passbook, and land documents to check payment status and request updates.
- If you are asked to provide proof of Aadhaar or landholding, you can use DigiLocker, mAadhaar, or your physical land passbook and ID.
- Submit corrected details at the CSC or agriculture office if necessary.
- Ensure your Aadhaar is correctly linked to your bank account.
How to Check Payment Status
To check the status of your PM-KISAN payment, visit the official PM-KISAN portal at pmkisan.gov.in. Keep your Aadhaar and account number handy when contacting the PM-KISAN helpline. Use toll-free numbers 155261 or 1800-115-5266 or email [email protected] for help.
The PM-KISAN Scheme
The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, aims to improve agricultural investment and provide financial support to small and marginal farmers. Since its inception, over 11 crore farmers have benefited from the scheme, which provides Rs 6,000 annually to eligible landholding farmers, disbursed in three installments of Rs 2,000 each.
Common Issues and Solutions
A common issue for not receiving the PM-KISAN installment is incomplete details or technical errors. Follow the steps above to verify and correct your records. The pending payment will be credited, and future installments will continue without disruption.
Incorrect IFSC code, closed/inactive account, or mismatch in name spelling can stop your PM-KISAN payment. Ensure your account is active and updated to avoid such issues. e-KYC is mandatory under the PM-KISAN scheme.
The PM-KISAN scheme has been instrumental in providing financial support to millions of farmers across India. By understanding the causes of delays and following the steps outlined above, farmers can ensure they receive their rightful payments and continue to benefit from this important government initiative.
- The delay in the 20th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme for farmers could be due to incomplete or pending e-KYC verification, incorrect or mismatched land records and address details, Aadhaar linkage issues, payment release schedule and official announcement delays, or technical glitches and administrative processing delays.
- To resolve non-receipt of their PM-KISAN payments, farmers can check their payment status on the official portal, complete or update their e-KYC, verify Aadhaar-bank linkage, correct any land record or address mismatches, visit the tehsil or block agriculture office with necessary documents, and ensure their Aadhaar is correctly linked to their bank account.
