PM Kisan 21st Instalment: Key Details for Farmers
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan Yojana) is preparing to release its much-anticipated 21st instalment in November 2025. This central government scheme, which launched in 2019, provides crucial financial support to eligible farmers across India by directly transferring ₹2,000 into their bank accounts every four months, culminating in an annual support of ₹6,000.
Why e-KYC is Mandatory for Receiving Benefits
For farmers to receive the funds from the 21st instalment, completing the e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) process is absolutely essential. The official PM Kisan portal explicitly states that "eKYC is MANDATORY for PMKISAN Registered Farmers." This verification can be completed in two primary ways: through an OTP-based process on the official PM Kisan website or via biometric authentication at a nearby Common Service Centre (CSC). The process requires the farmer's Aadhaar Number.
While the Union Government has not yet announced an official disbursement date for all beneficiaries, reports indicate that an early release of the 21st instalment was initiated for farmers in states severely affected by floods and landslides in September 2025. Eligible farmers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand have reportedly already received their payments through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. Furthermore, the instalment for farmers in Jammu and Kashmir was released on October 7, 2025.
Exclusion Criteria and How to Check Your Status
The scheme's guidelines include specific exclusion criteria. The Department has flagged cases that may not be eligible for benefits. Key reasons for exclusion include:
- Farmers who acquired their land ownership after 1 February 2019.
- Situations where more than one family member (e.g., both husband and wife) is enrolled, which will require physical verification before any benefit is disbursed.
Farmers are strongly advised to check their eligibility and application status regularly. Here is a simple guide to check your PM Kisan status for the 21st instalment:
- Visit the official website: pmkisan.gov.in.
- Go to the 'Farmer’s Corner' on the homepage.
- Click on the 'Know your status' option.
- Enter your registration number and the displayed security code.
- An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
- Enter the OTP on the portal to view the status of your 21st instalment.
What to Do If Your Status is 'Pending'
A 'pending status' typically indicates that certain formalities in your application are incomplete. To resolve this and ensure you receive your payment, you must address the pending issues. Common reasons for a pending status include:
- Failure to link your Aadhaar card with your PM Kisan account.
- Outstanding PAN card verification.
- Problems with your registered bank account details.
Farmers should proactively complete these steps and use the 'Know Your Status' feature or the Kisan eMitra chatbot on the portal for detailed updates. The identification of eligible farmer families is ultimately carried out by the respective State Government and Union Territory administration as per the scheme's guidelines.
