PM Modi releases PM Kisan 20th Installment to farmers’ bank accounts. Know how to check your ₹2,000 status, eligibility, and key updates for 2025.
On July 29, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, bringing a new wave of financial assistance to farmers in India. Under this installment, Rs 2000 was directly deposited in the bank accounts of over 9.26 crore registered farmers.
This financial assistance is providing relief to small and marginal farmers amidst rising production costs and seasonal uncertainties.
What is PM-Kisan Yojana?
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) is a scheme of the central government launched in 2019, which aims to provide Rs 6,000 annually in three equal installments to eligible land-holding farmers.
Rs 2,000 of each installment is sent to the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of registered farmers every four months through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Highlights of PM Kisan 20th installment
- Date of announcement: July 29, 2025
- Total beneficiaries: Over 9.26 crore farmers
- Total funds transferred: Rs 18,520 crore
- Transfer method: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- Occasion: Released from Varanasi during a special event by Prime Minister Modi
This 20th installment reinforces the government’s continued commitment to agricultural welfare and rural income support.
How to check the status of PM Kisan 20th installment?
Here is a simple guideline to check if the farmers have received the amount:
- Visit the official website: pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on “Know your status” under the Farmers Corner
- Enter your Aadhaar number or mobile number
- Submit and view your installment details
If your name is not on the list or payment is pending, ensure that your eKYC is complete.
Eligibility Criteria Reminder
To get PM Kisan 20th installment, farmers must:
- Own cultivable land
- Complete eKYC
- Link Aadhaar to bank account
- Avoid availing benefits from other central pension schemes or government jobs
- Farmers whose records were not updated or whose eKYC was pending did not get this installment.
- Government’s vision behind PM-KISAN scheme
PM Kisan scheme aims to:
- Ensure timely income support
- Reduce dependence on informal loans
- Strengthen food security
- Help in case of crop damage or drought
With over ₹2.80 lakh crore already disbursed since 2019, the scheme is one of the largest rural financial assistance programmes in India.
The release of the 20th installment of PM Kisan is another step towards strengthening the financial condition of farmers. It reflects the government’s proactive approach towards direct benefit transfer, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
