PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is the Indian government's largest direct cash transfer programme for farmers — ₹6,000 per year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000, directly to the Aadhaar-linked bank account of eligible landholding farmers. Since its launch in 2019, the scheme has transferred over ₹3 lakh crore to more than 11 crore farmer families. Yet many eligible farmers have still not received payments — either because their application has an error, their eKYC is incomplete, or their land records are not updated in the state database.
This guide explains exactly how to check your PM Kisan status, what to do if your instalment is not coming, and how new farmers can apply.
Who Is Eligible for PM Kisan?
The scheme covers all landholder farmer families — meaning the farmer must own cultivable land in their name (or joint name with spouse). There is no minimum land size requirement. Farmers with small plots of 5 guntas or less are eligible.
The following are excluded: institutional landholders (trusts, companies), former or current holders of constitutional posts, serving or retired government employees of Central/State governments (except multi-tasking staff, Group C/D), income tax payers (anyone who paid income tax in the last financial year), professionals like doctors, engineers, lawyers, and chartered accountants.
Instalment Calendar 2025
PM Kisan is released in three annual instalments:
- April–July: First instalment (₹2,000)
- August–November: Second instalment (₹2,000)
- December–March: Third instalment (₹2,000)
The exact release date varies each year based on government budget cycles. Instalments are announced by the Ministry of Agriculture on pmkisan.gov.in.
How to Check Your PM Kisan Status
Online method (fastest):
- Go to pmkisan.gov.in
- Click "Farmer Corner" → "Beneficiary Status"
- Enter your Aadhaar number or registration number
- Click "Get Data" — the page shows all past instalments paid, pending amounts, and any rejection reasons
Via mobile:
- Download the PM Kisan Mobile App from Play Store
- Enter your Aadhaar and registered mobile number
- View payment history and current status
Via Common Service Centre (CSC):
If you do not have internet access, visit your nearest CSC (Jan Seva Kendra) with your Aadhaar card and they will check the status for you.
Why Is Your Instalment Stuck? Common Reasons and Fixes
The most common reason for blocked instalments is eKYC not completed. The government made Aadhaar OTP-based eKYC mandatory for PM Kisan beneficiaries. To complete eKYC: go to pmkisan.gov.in → eKYC → enter Aadhaar number → enter OTP sent to your registered mobile. This must be done before each instalment release.
Other common issues:
Bank account mismatch: The name in your bank account must exactly match your Aadhaar. Even a single letter difference (like "Ramesh" vs "Ramesha") blocks payment. Solution: visit your bank and request a name correction.
Land record not updated: If land was inherited or recently purchased, the records in the state agriculture department must be updated to show your name as owner. Contact your local Panchayat or Tehsil office.
Wrong IFSC code: If your bank IFSC is entered incorrectly in the PM Kisan portal, transfers fail. Log in to the portal and verify your bank details under "Farmer Corner → Update Self Registered Farmer."
How to Apply If You Are Not Yet Registered
New applications can be submitted through:
- pmkisan.gov.in → Farmer Corner → New Farmer Registration
- Your nearest Common Service Centre
- State government facilitation centres
Documents needed: Aadhaar card, land ownership records (Pahani/RTC/7/12 extract), bank passbook first page showing account number and IFSC.
After submission, your application goes to the local agriculture department for verification against land records. Approval typically takes 4–8 weeks.
Linking PM Kisan with KrishiPulse
KrishiPulse's crop planning module integrates PM Kisan data — when you enter your farm profile, the platform checks scheme eligibility and shows applicable government programmes including PM Kisan, PMFBY crop insurance, and state-specific subsidy schemes. This gives every registered farmer a complete picture of their income — including transfers they may not know they are entitled to.