PM Kisan 21st Installment: PM Modi To Release ₹2,000 Payment Tomorrow — Check Beneficiary Status, e-KYC Rules

The wait for millions of farmers is finally coming to an end. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 21st installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi scheme on November 19, 2025, during an event in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Each eligible farmer will receive ₹2,000 directly into their bank accounts.

According to the official PM-KISAN portal, all preparations for the next tranche have been completed, and the funds will be released as scheduled.

How To Check PM Kisan Beneficiary Status

Farmers can verify their payment status by following these steps:

• Visit the official website: pmkisan.gov.in
• Navigate to the ‘Farmers Corner’ section
• Click on ‘Beneficiary List’
• Select your State → District → Sub-District → Block → Village
• Click ‘Get Report’ to view the names of beneficiaries

Is e-KYC Mandatory for PM-KISAN?

Yes. Completing e-KYC is compulsory for farmers to continue receiving installments. The government has made this verification mandatory to:

• Ensure transparency
• Remove middlemen
• Authenticate genuine beneficiaries
• Prevent payment failures
• Available Methods to Complete e-KYC

Farmers can complete e-KYC using four options:

1. OTP-Based e-KYC

Available via the PM-KISAN portal and mobile app

Requires Aadhaar-linked mobile number

2. Biometric e-KYC

Available at CSC centres and State Seva Kendras (SSKs)

Uses fingerprint or iris scan

3. Face Authentication e-KYC

Available on the PM-KISAN Mobile App

Useful for farmers without biometric access

How To Complete OTP-Based Aadhaar e-KYC (Step-by-Step)

Visit pmkisan.gov.in

Click on the ‘e-KYC’ option

Enter your Aadhaar number

Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number

Verification completes automatically upon correct OTP submission

How To Complete Face Authentication e-KYC Through Mobile App

Download PM-Kisan Mobile App and Aadhaar Face RD app

Log in using your registered mobile number

Go to Beneficiary Status

If e-KYC status shows “No”, tap ‘e-KYC’

Enter Aadhaar number and allow face scan

Once the scan verifies, the e-KYC is marked complete

The updated e-KYC status typically reflects on the portal within 24 hours.

About PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Scheme

Launched by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year to eligible small and marginal farmers. The amount is released in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months, offering critical financial support for cultivation and household needs.