PM Kisan 22nd Installment Released: ₹2,000 Credited to Farmers’ Accounts

The 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme has been released, providing financial assistance to millions of farmers across India. Under this installment, ₹2,000 has been transferred directly to the bank accounts of eligible farmers through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the installment from Guwahati, Assam, benefiting more than 9 crore farmer families across the country. The government has transferred more than ₹18,600 crore under this installment to support farmers.

What is PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme?

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central government scheme launched in February 2019 to provide financial support to farmers.

Under this scheme:

• Farmers receive ₹6,000 annually
• The amount is provided in three installments of ₹2,000 each
• Payments are transferred directly into farmers’ bank accounts through DBT

The main objective of the scheme is to help farmers manage agricultural and household expenses.

Key Highlights of PM Kisan 22nd Installment

Eligibility for PM Kisan Scheme

Farmers must meet certain eligibility conditions to receive benefits under the scheme.

Eligible Farmers

• Indian farmers owning cultivable land
• Small and marginal farmers
• Farmers registered under the PM-Kisan portal

Ineligible Categories

The following groups are not eligible:

• Income taxpayers
• Government employees
• Institutional landholders
• Professionals such as doctors, engineers, and lawyers

Importance of e-KYC for Farmers

Farmers must complete e-KYC verification to receive the installment amount.

Important requirements include:

• Aadhaar linked with bank account
• Completion of e-KYC verification
• Verified land records

Farmers who have not completed these steps may face delays in receiving payments.

How Farmers Can Check PM Kisan Beneficiary Status

Farmers can check whether they received the installment by following these steps:

1. Visit the PM-Kisan portal.
2. Click on Beneficiary Status.
3. Enter Aadhaar number, bank account number, or mobile number.
4. Click Get Data to check the status.

If the farmer’s name appears in the beneficiary list, the ₹2,000 installment will be credited to their bank account.

Previous PM Kisan Installments

Installments under the scheme are generally released every four months.

Impact of PM Kisan Scheme

The PM-Kisan scheme has become one of the largest income support programs for farmers in India.

The scheme helps farmers:

• Purchase seeds and fertilizers
• Manage farming expenses
• Improve agricultural productivity
• Reduce dependence on informal loans

Since its launch, the government has transferred thousands of crores directly to farmers’ accounts.