- By Aditya Pratap Singh
- Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:15 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
PM Kisan 22nd Installment: With the beginning of 2026, millions of farmers across the country are awaiting the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. However, the next Rs 2,000 installment will be avail only by completing all the necessary procedures.
A unique Farmer ID is now mandatory to receive benefits under the PM-KISAN scheme, as the government has clarified that farmers who do not have a Farmer ID will not receive the next installment, even if they have completed e-KYC.
What is a Farmer ID?
Farmer ID is a unique digital identity linked to Aadhaar and the state's land records system. It tracks the land record, and if there is any change in the person's land holding, the information is automatically updated in the Farmer ID.
farmers, having a farmer ID, find it easier to avail benefits of various government schemes.
When to expect the 22nd installment?
According to media reports, the 22nd installment of PM-KISAN may be released between February and March 2026. However, the government has not yet announced an official date.
e-KYC still mandatory
You need to keep in mind that e-KYC is a mandatory requirement to avail PM-KISAN benefits. Farmers who have not completed e-KYC should do it as soon as possible.
How to do PM Kisan e-KYC
You need to visit the PM-KISAN website, the same can be done through the PM-KISAN mobile app, or a farmer can complete biometric KYC by visiting the nearest CSC center.
How to Check PM-KISAN Status
- Farmers can check their status by visiting pmkisan.gov.in.
- Go to the 'Know your status' section on the website.
- Enter your registration number.
- Enter the captcha code.
- Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
Following this, complete information related to the installment will appear on the screen. If your name is on the beneficiary list, you will receive the benefit of the 22nd installment.
However, if your name is not on the list, contact the relevant agriculture officer to have your name included in the scheme's beneficiaries list.
What is the PM-KISAN Scheme?
PM-KISAN is one of the world's largest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes with the aim is to providing financial assistance to all landholding farmers and their families in the country. This scheme was launched on February 24, 2019.
Under this scheme, eligible farmers are given a total of Rs 6,000 per year. This amount is disbursed in three equal installments, i.e., Rs. 2,000 every four months, directly into the farmers' bank accounts.
So far, the government has released 21 installments.