The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is one of the biggest financial support schemes for farmers in India. In 2025, over 12 crore farmers are waiting for the 17th installment of ₹2000, directly sent to their bank accounts by the Government of India.
This article gives you the latest update about the scheme, including eligibility, documents required, and how to check your payment status online.
What Is PM Kisan Yojana?
Launched in 2019, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Government scheme where eligible farmers receive ₹6000 every year, in three equal installments of ₹2000.
The money is sent directly to the beneficiary’s bank account, without any middlemen.
PM Kisan 2025 – Latest Update
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Scheme Name: PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
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Installment Number: 17th
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Installment Amount: ₹2000
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Expected Date: March 2025
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Total Paid Till Now: ₹2.60 lakh crore across 16 installments
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Mode of Payment: Direct Bank Transfer (DBT)
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Status Portal: https://pmkisan.gov.in
Who Is Eligible for PM Kisan Yojana?
To get the ₹6000 yearly benefit, you must:
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Be a farmer or landholding farmer family
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Have cultivable land in your name (as per state records)
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Have a valid Aadhaar card linked to your bank account
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Complete eKYC before the deadline
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Be not a taxpayer, government employee, or pensioner
Ineligible Categories:
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Institutional landowners
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Former and present ministers, MPs, MLAs, mayors
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Income tax payers
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Retired government employees with pension above ₹10,000
How to Complete PM Kisan eKYC in 2025
eKYC is mandatory to receive the next installment. You can complete it in two ways:
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Online via Aadhaar OTP
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Visit pmkisan.gov.in
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Click on “eKYC”
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Enter Aadhaar number and OTP
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Offline at CSC (Common Service Center)
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Visit your nearest CSC with Aadhaar card
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Pay small fee and complete biometric eKYC
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How to Check PM Kisan Installment Status Online
Follow these steps:
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Go to https://pmkisan.gov.in
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Click on “Beneficiary Status” under Farmers Corner
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Enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number, or bank account number
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Click “Get Data”
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You will see the latest installment status, date, and amount
Documents Required for Registration
If you haven’t registered yet, you need:
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Aadhaar card
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Land ownership document (Khata/Patta)
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Bank account passbook
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Mobile number
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Address proof
You can register at your nearest CSC center or online via the portal.
How to Update Bank Details or Aadhaar
To fix rejected payments or incorrect bank details:
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Visit your nearest CSC center
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Carry your passbook, Aadhaar, and mobile
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Request correction in details
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After update, check your status again in 7–10 days