PM-KISAN 21st Instalment: Will It Arrive Before Diwali 2025?
With the festive season around the corner, crores of farmers are watching closely for the 21st instalment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Partial releases to a few states have already begun, raising hopes for a nationwide credit before Diwali 2025.
What’s New So Far
- Sept 26, 2025: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the 21st instalment for Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, prioritizing relief after floods and landslides.
- Oct 7, 2025: The instalment was also released for Jammu & Kashmir, offering early support to farmers impacted by natural calamities.
Nationwide Timeline: What to Expect
- The 20th instalment was disbursed in August 2025, benefiting 8.5+ crore farmers.
- While there’s no official all-India date yet for the 21st instalment, news reports suggest credits are likely in October or November 2025—potentially before Diwali if systems and beneficiary data are in order.
eKYC Is Mandatory—Complete It Now
Every registered beneficiary must have eKYC completed to receive payment. You can do it via:
- OTP-based eKYC on the PM-KISAN portal.
- Biometric eKYC at Common Service Centres (CSCs) or State Seva Kendras (SSKs).
- Face authentication eKYC through the PM-KISAN Mobile App.
Tip: If your last instalment was delayed or stopped, eKYC or data mismatches are the most common reasons—finish this step first.
How to Check Your PM-KISAN Status
- Visit the official PM-KISAN website.
- Click “Beneficiary Status.”
- Enter your Aadhaar or bank account number.
- Click “Get Data.”
- Review beneficiary and payment details displayed on screen.
Bottom Line
- Partial payments for disaster-hit states have already started.
- A wider rollout of the 21st instalment is expected in Oct–Nov 2025.
- To avoid hiccups, ensure eKYC is complete and your beneficiary details (Aadhaar, bank, name spellings) are accurate and updated.
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