PM-Kisan Update: Govt Removes 70 Lakh Farmers From 21st Instalment List — Check If Your ₹2,000 Is Credited

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 21st instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme on November 19, crediting nearly ₹18,000 crore to around 9 crore eligible farmers through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. 

However, compared to the 20th instalment, around 70 lakh fewer farmers received the payment this time. This sharp drop came after a nationwide verification drive to ensure only genuine beneficiaries remain on the list. In the last instalment, the government had transferred about ₹20,500 crore to 9.7 crore farmers.

So far, the Centre has disbursed over ₹3.88 lakh crore across 21 instalments to farming families since the scheme began in 2019.

What Is the PM-Kisan Scheme?

The PM-Kisan scheme, launched in February 2019, provides ₹6,000 per year to land-holding farmers. The amount is paid in 3 instalments of ₹2,000 each directly into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. The goal is to help farmers meet their crop-related expenses and avoid taking loans from moneylenders.

Why Were 70 Lakh Names Removed?

The government carried out a strict verification and “saturation drive” to clean up the beneficiary list. During this process:

• Many ineligible or doubtful entries were flagged.
• Accounts and registrations of thousands of farmers were put on hold.
• Only those with updated land records, Aadhaar-linked bank accounts, and completed eKYC continue to receive payments.

The PM-Kisan portal also displayed a notice mentioning that some cases may fall under the exclusion criteria outlined in the scheme guidelines.

How to Check If Your ₹2,000 Is Credited

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official PM-Kisan website: pmkisan.gov.in
2. Go to ‘Farmers Corner’
3. Click ‘Beneficiary Status’
4. Enter your Aadhaar number or bank account number
5. Check your payment history and eligibility status

Read More: PM-Kisan Yojana 21st Instalment: What to Do If Your Payment Status Is Still Pending?

How to Complete PM-Kisan eKYC

All PM-Kisan registered farmers must complete eKYC. Here’s how:

1. Visit pmkisan.gov.in
2. Click on ‘Farmers Corner’
3. Select ‘Update Mobile Number’
4. Enter your Aadhaar details
5. Verify using the OTP sent to your mobile

Conclusion

The removal of 70 lakh names from the PM-Kisan list shows the government’s push for transparency and accurate beneficiary records. Farmers must ensure that their land details, Aadhaar linkage, bank information, and eKYC are updated to continue receiving the ₹2,000 instalments without interruptions.

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