PM Kisan 23rd Instalment Date: When Can Farmers Expect the Next ₹2,000 Payment?

Indian farmers are awaiting the release of the 23rd instalment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme. While the government has not announced an official release date, the next ₹2,000 instalment is expected around June-July 2026 based on the previous payment cycle. 

PM Kisan 23rd Instalment: Expected Release Date 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 22nd instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme on March 13, 2026, in Guwahati, Assam, transferring ₹18,640 crore to 9.32 crore eligible farmers through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. 

Based on the pattern of previous releases, the 23rd instalment is expected to be credited around June-July 2026. However, the government has not yet announced the official date or time for the next payment. 

What Is the PM-Kisan Scheme? 

The PM-Kisan scheme is a central government income support programme for eligible landholding farmer families. 

Under the scheme, beneficiaries receive financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year in 3 equal instalments of ₹2,000 each. The payments are released every 4 months during the April-July, August-November, and December-March cycles and are directly transferred to beneficiaries' bank accounts. 

So far, the government has disbursed more than ₹4.27 lakh crore since its launch, making PM-KISAN one of the world’s largest DBT initiatives. 

Read More: PM-KISAN Scheme: Govt Spent ₹18,640 crore Under 22nd Instalment 

e-KYC Is Mandatory for the Next Instalment 

Eligible farmers must complete e-KYC to receive the upcoming PM-Kisan instalment. Farmers who fail to complete the process may not receive the next ₹2,000 payment. 

Beneficiaries can complete e-KYC through: 

Farmers should also ensure that their Aadhaar is linked with their bank account. 

Who Is Eligible for the PM-Kisan Scheme? 

To receive benefits under the PM-Kisan scheme, a beneficiary should: 

How to Check PM-Kisan Beneficiary Status? 

Farmers can check their beneficiary status by following these steps: 

Farmers can also check their names in the beneficiary list by selecting their state, district, sub-district, block, and village details on the PM-Kisan portal. 

Conclusion 

The 23rd instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme is expected around June-July 2026, although the government has not announced an official release date. Eligible beneficiaries should complete their e-KYC and ensure Aadhaar is linked to their bank account to avoid delays in receiving the next ₹2,000 instalment. 

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