What Is PM-KISAN Scheme?

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India in February 2019, with effect from December 1, 2018. The scheme was introduced to provide financial assistance to eligible landholding farmer families across the country.

Under the PM-KISAN scheme:

• Eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 annually
• The amount is paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each
• Funds are transferred directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

The scheme aims to support farmers in purchasing agricultural inputs and managing farming-related expenses while reducing dependence on informal credit sources.

PM Kisan 23rd Installment Date 2026

According to media reports, the government may release the 23rd installment of PM-KISAN between June and July 2026. However, the Centre has not yet made any official announcement regarding the exact release date or time. Once released, eligible beneficiaries who have completed all required formalities, including e-KYC, will receive ₹2,000 directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through DBT.

Who Will Receive the PM-KISAN 23rd Installment?

Farmers who fulfill the eligibility criteria under the PM-KISAN scheme and have completed mandatory verification processes are expected to receive the next installment. To receive the payment smoothly, beneficiaries should ensure:

• e-KYC is completed
• Aadhaar is linked with the bank account
• Land records are verified
• Beneficiary details are updated on the PM-KISAN portal

Who May Not Receive the PM-KISAN 23rd Installment?

Certain categories of individuals are not eligible for benefits under the PM-KISAN scheme. Farmers may not receive the upcoming installment if they fail to meet the eligibility conditions or have incomplete verification.

The following beneficiaries may face payment issues:

• Farmers who have not completed e-KYC
• Farmers whose Aadhaar is not linked with their bank account
• Farmers with incomplete or unverified land records
• Beneficiaries whose details do not match official records

Additionally, the following categories are generally excluded from the scheme:

• Institutional landholders
• Families where any member is employed in government service
• Income tax payers
• Retired pensioners receiving a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more (except certain categories such as multi-tasking staff, Class IV and Group D employees)
• Professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers and chartered accountants registered with professional bodies

Important Steps Farmers Should Complete Before the Next Installment

To avoid delays in receiving the 23rd installment, farmers are advised to complete all pending verification requirements as soon as possible.

Important steps include:

• Completing e-KYC verification
• Verifying land ownership records
• Linking Aadhaar with the bank account
• Checking eligibility status on the PM-KISAN portal

The government updates the beneficiary database before every installment release to ensure that only eligible farmers receive benefits.

Farmers Can Use Kisan eMitra Chatbot for Assistance

Beneficiaries can also use the Kisan eMitra chatbot available on the official PM-KISAN portal to get quick information related to payment status, eligibility, registration and installment updates.

How to Check PM-KISAN Beneficiary List Online

Farmers can follow these steps to check whether their name appears in the PM-KISAN beneficiary list:

1. Visit the official PM-KISAN website
2. Click on the 'Beneficiary List' option
3. Select the state, district, sub-district, block and village
4. Click on 'Get Report' or 'Submit'
5. The beneficiary list will appear on the screen

Farmers whose names appear in the updated beneficiary list and who have completed all required formalities are likely to receive the upcoming ₹2,000 installment once officially released.