PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, offers financial assistance of Rs 6,000 annually to eligible farmers, distributed in three equal installments. According to media reports, the 20th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme is likely to be credited to farmers' bank accounts today. Sources suggest that Prime Minister Modi, who is scheduled to visit Bihar today, may release the instalment during his tour. However, there is no official confirmation yet.

Every four months, Rs 2,000 is directly transferred to beneficiaries' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Whose Money Can Get Delayed?

As per the government order, farmers who have not completed their e-KYC may face delays in receiving payments. To avoid this, complete your e-KYC today by visiting a nearby CSC center or through the official portal. Also, ensure your bank account is linked to your Aadhaar, as unlinked accounts may result in payment issues.

How To Complete e-KYC For PM Kisan Installment 

Head of the PM Kisan website using this URL: https://pmkisan.gov.in/

On the homepage, click on 'e-KYC'

Enter your Aadhaar number and click on search

Verify the one-time password (OTP) sent to the used Aadhaar-registered number

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme was launched on 24 February 2019, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the first instalment of Rs 2,000 each to over one crore farmers during a rally in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

How To Check PM Kisan Installment Balance? 

First of all go to the official website pmkisan.gov.in

Go to the Farmers Corner section

Select Beneficiary Status / Know Your Status option

Enter your Aadhaar, bank account or mobile number

Enter captcha, get OTP, and see the status

How To Claim PM-KISAN Scheme Benefits?

To receive financial assistance under the PM-KISAN scheme, farmers must first enrol themselves either online through the official portalpmkisan.gov.in or offline by visiting the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or contacting their state's designated nodal officer.

Required Details for Enrolment:

Full name
Date of birth
Aadhaar number
Bank account number
IFSC/MICR code
Mobile number

Post-Enrolment:

Farmers must complete e-KYC, which is mandatory to receive benefits. This can be done:

Online through the PM-KISAN portal

At a CSC centre using biometric authentication

What Is the PM Kisan Scheme?

The PM-Kisan scheme is a central sector initiative fully funded by the Government of India, which became operational on December 1, 2018. It aims to provide income support to all landholding farmers across the country. However, certain categories of individuals are excluded from eligibility, including former and current constitutional office holders, elected representatives, government employees, retired personnel receiving a monthly pension above Rs 10,000, income tax payers, and professionals such as doctors, lawyers, engineers, chartered accountants, and architects. This scheme is designed to offer financial assistance directly to farmers to support their agricultural activities and livelihoods.