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The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) remains one of India’s major direct financial-support schemes for eligible landholding farmer families. The latest official update confirms that the 23rd instalment was released on June 20, 2026, with more than ₹18,880 crore transferred to over 9.44 crore farmers. The government has also approved continuation of the scheme through 2030–31, with a total financial outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore.
PM Kisan Latest News Today: Top Headlines
- The 23rd PM-KISAN instalment was released on June 20, 2026.
- More than 9.44 crore farmers received the 23rd instalment.
- Around ₹18,880 crore was transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer.
- Eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 annually under the scheme.
- The annual assistance is divided into three instalments of ₹2,000 each.
- e-KYC remains mandatory for registered PM-KISAN beneficiaries.
- The PM-KISAN portal provides a “Know Your Status” facility.
- The Union Cabinet approved continuation of PM-KISAN from 2026–27 to 2030–31.
- The approved financial outlay for the continuation period is ₹3.15 lakh crore.
- Farmers should check their beneficiary status and complete required verification.
PM Kisan 23rd Installment Update
The 23rd instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi was officially released on June 20, 2026, from Tarakeswar in Hooghly, West Bengal.
According to the Press Information Bureau, more than ₹18,880 crore was transferred to over 9.44 crore eligible farmers, including more than 2.18 crore women beneficiaries. The government said the cumulative amount distributed through the scheme since its launch had crossed ₹4.46 lakh crore.
The payment is transferred directly to eligible farmers’ bank accounts through the DBT system.
How Much Money Do Farmers Receive?
Under the current PM-KISAN structure, eligible landholding farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year.
The amount is divided into three equal instalments:
- ₹2,000 in the first instalment
- ₹2,000 in the second instalment
- ₹2,000 in the third instalment
The money is deposited directly into the beneficiary’s bank account, subject to eligibility and completion of the required verification processes.
PM Kisan e-KYC Latest Update
One of the most important requirements for PM-KISAN beneficiaries is e-KYC. The official PM-KISAN portal currently states that e-KYC is mandatory for registered farmers.
The portal also provides biometric-based e-KYC facilities through the PM-KISAN mobile application, Common Service Centre operators and authorised state users.
Farmers who have not completed e-KYC should check their status through the official PM-KISAN system and follow the available verification process.
Farmer ID and Beneficiary Verification
The government has continued strengthening beneficiary verification to ensure that payments go to eligible farmers.
The PM-KISAN portal currently notes that certain suspected cases can have benefits temporarily withheld while physical verification takes place. Examples include cases involving land ownership acquired after the applicable cut-off date or situations where more than one member of a family is receiving benefits contrary to scheme rules.
Farmers can use the Know Your Status facility to check whether their payment or eligibility requires attention.
PM Kisan Scheme Extended Until 2030–31
A major policy update came in July 2026 when the Union Cabinet approved continuation of PM-KISAN from 2026–27 to 2030–31.
The approved financial outlay is ₹3.15 lakh crore for the period. The government said the scheme would continue providing ₹6,000 annual assistance to eligible farmer families through three instalments.
The July government update also said that more than ₹4.47 lakh crore had been transferred through 23 instalments since the scheme began.
How to Check PM Kisan Beneficiary Status
Farmers can check their PM-KISAN information through the official portal.
Basic steps include:
- Visit the official PM-KISAN website.
- Select the Know Your Status option.
- Enter the requested registration or identification details.
- Complete the verification process.
- Review the beneficiary and payment information shown on the portal.
The official portal also provides options relating to beneficiary lists, mobile-number updates, refunds, voluntary surrender and grievance submission.
What Farmers Should Watch Next
For beneficiaries, the key issues remain payment status, e-KYC, land-record verification and bank-account details. The government has continued to emphasise digital verification as part of the PM-KISAN payment system.
Because the 23rd instalment was released in June 2026, farmers should rely on official announcements for information about the next instalment rather than treating unofficial expected dates as confirmed.
