How often is PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Money Released?

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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Money provides ₹6,000 per year to eligible landholding farmers, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000. The amount is transferred directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through DBT.

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The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Money benefit is a financial assistance scheme introduced by the Government of India to support landholding farmer families. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 per year, paid in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.

The scheme was launched in February 2019 with effect from December 1, 2018, to help farmers manage agricultural and household expenses while ensuring timely financial support.

Key Takeaways

PM Kisan provides ₹6,000 annually to eligible landholding farmer families in India through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

The assistance is paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 each during April–July, August–November, and December–March.

Payments are deposited directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiary farmer.

Certain groups, such as income taxpayers, institutional landholders, and many government employees, are not eligible for the scheme.

When are PM Kisan Instalments Released?

The PM Kisan scheme instalments are released three times a year. These instalments are paid in April–July, August–November, and December-March, and the beneficiary farmers receive ₹2000 after every four months.

On 24 February 2025, the 19th instalment of ₹22,000 crore was released to 9.8 crore beneficiaries; the 20th in August 2025 (₹20,500 crore to 9.7 crore); the 21st on 19 November 2025 (₹18,000 crore to 9 crore). The 22nd instalment of over ₹18,640 crore to 9.32 crore beneficiaries was released on 13 March 2026 by PM Modi from Guwahati, Assam.

Read More About: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana

Key Steps to Ensure Timely PM Kisan Payment

The important steps to be taken by State and Union Territory governments and the Union Government for timely payment under PM Kisan into the beneficiary account are listed below:

State and UT governments are to identify the beneficiaries and upload the beneficiary details on the web portal of the PM Kisan scheme.

Correctness of beneficiary details is to be ensured by the State and UT governments.

Speedy reconciliation in case of wrong or incomplete bank details of the beneficiary should be ensured.

The PM Kisan beneficiary account is to be credited periodically after the issuance of the Sanction Order.

PM Kisan beneficiaries would be informed about the credit of PM Kisan money to their account by SMS.

Failed and unsuccessful transactions would be reported back by the banking system to the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW).

Details of failed transactions would be made available to State and Union Territory governments for further verification of beneficiary details and reprocessing.

How is the PM Kisan Installment Deposited?

The PM Kisan money is deposited directly into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank account, which ensures transparency. The beneficiary’s bank account must be linked to their Aadhaar number to receive the payment through the Direct Benefit Transfer system.

Know More About: How to Link Aadhaar & Bank Account to PM Kisan Scheme?

Who Can Enrol for the PM Kisan Scheme?

A farmer with eligible landholding records can enrol under the PM Kisan scheme. However, the government has restricted the eligibility criteria by exempting certain classes of farmers, including taxpayers, serving or retired government employees (except multi-tasking staff, Class IV, and Group D employees), professionals, and serving or retired legislators.

PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Latest Updates

Update	Details
Latest instalment released	The 22nd instalment was released on 13 March 2026.
Total beneficiaries	Around 9.32 crore farmers are receiving PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Money under the scheme across India.
Annual assistance	Eligible farmers continue to receive ₹6,000 per year, distributed in three instalments of ₹2,000 each through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Total funds disbursed	Since the launch of the scheme in 2019, more than ₹4.27 lakh crore has been transferred to farmers under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.

Conclusion

The PM Kisan Yojana money support scheme provides regular financial assistance to eligible farmer families across India. Under this initiative, farmers receive ₹6,000 per year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to theirAadhaar-linked bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer system.

FAQs

How many times will PM Kisan be credited?

Under the PM Kisan scheme, eligible farmers receive PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Money three times in a year. The government provides ₹6,000 annually, which is divided into three instalments of ₹2,000 each and transferred directly to the farmer’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Can husband and wife both be eligible for PM Kisan?

No, both husband and wife cannot receive PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Money separately if they belong to the same farmer family. The scheme treats a family as husband, wife, and minor children, and only one member from the family can receive the benefit.

How often is PM Kisan money given?

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Money is given three times a year. Eligible farmers receive ₹2,000 every four months, making a total assistance of ₹6,000 annually, which is directly credited to their Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Who is not eligible for PM Kisan?

Income taxpayers, institutional landholders, serving or retired government employees (except certain lower staff categories), and professionals such as doctors, engineers, and lawyers are not eligible for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Money under the scheme.