The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme’s 20th installment marked another milestone in India’s largest direct benefit transfer programme for farmers, and its release date has since become a key reference point for tracking subsequent installments.
PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: 2 August 2025
The 20th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme was officially released on 2 August 2025 (some regional announcements referenced 3 August in specific states) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Through this installment, approximately ₹20,500 crore was disbursed directly to the bank accounts of 9.7 crore farmers (some sources cite 9.3 crore) across the country via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), with each eligible farmer receiving ₹2,000.
A high-level review meeting was held ahead of the release under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, with directors and heads of 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across the country participating to ensure the benefit reached the maximum number of eligible farmers.
About The PM-KISAN Scheme
Launched in 2019, PM-KISAN provides eligible farmer families with ₹6,000 annually, disbursed in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months, directly into their bank accounts. It has become one of the world’s largest Direct Benefit Transfer programmes, with the scheme crossing ₹3.69 lakh crore in total transfers to farmers’ accounts through 19 installments prior to the 20th release.
Eligibility Criteria For The 20th Installment
To have received the 20th installment, farmers needed to meet the following criteria:
- Landholding: Up to two hectares, verified via khata khatouni (land records)
- Citizenship: Indian citizens, including sharecroppers and tenant farmers
- Documentation: An Aadhaar-linked bank account and completed land record verification
- eKYC completion: Mandatory by 31 July 2025 for the 20th installment specifically
- Exclusions: High-income taxpayers, government employees, and pensioners earning more than ₹10,000 monthly were excluded from the scheme
What Happened After The 20th Installment
Following the 20th installment, the scheme continued on its regular four-month disbursement cycle:
- 21st installment: Released on 19 November 2025 by PM Modi from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, disbursing approximately ₹18,000 crore to around 9 crore farmers, bringing cumulative transfers under the scheme past ₹3.70 lakh crore to over 11 crore farmer families
- 22nd installment: Released on 13 March 2026 by PM Modi from Guwahati, Assam
This four-month cadence, August, November/December, and March/April roughly, has remained fairly consistent since the scheme’s inception, giving farmers a predictable, though not perfectly fixed, schedule for anticipating each new installment.
How To Check Your PM Kisan Installment Status
Farmers looking to verify whether they received the 20th installment, or any subsequent installment, can check their status through the official PM-KISAN portal:
- Visit gov.in
- Navigate to the “Beneficiary Status” section
- Enter your registration number or the mobile number/Aadhaar number linked to your account
- View your installment history and confirm whether payment was successfully credited
Alternatively, farmers can verify receipt through their bank account statements directly, since the amount is transferred straight into the registered, Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Why The PM-KISAN Timeline Matters
Understanding the historical release pattern of PM-KISAN installments, including the 20th installment’s 2 August 2025 date, helps farmers anticipate when future installments are likely to arrive, and helps ensure they complete necessary steps like eKYC verification well ahead of each disbursement window, since incomplete verification has historically been one of the most common reasons farmers miss out on a given installment.
Common Reasons Farmers Miss An Installment
Even eligible farmers sometimes find themselves left out of a given PM-KISAN disbursement, and understanding the most frequent causes can help avoid the same issue in future installments. The most common reasons include an incomplete or pending eKYC verification, a mismatch between the name on the farmer’s Aadhaar card and their bank account records, land record verification still pending with the state government, or a bank account that is no longer active or not properly Aadhaar-seeded. Farmers who suspect an error in their status are generally advised to visit their local Common Service Centre (CSC) or contact their state’s agriculture department helpline to resolve documentation issues ahead of the next scheduled disbursement window, rather than waiting until the installment date itself to address a mismatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the PM Kisan 20th installment released?
2 August 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
How much did each farmer receive in the 20th installment?
₹2,000 per eligible farmer, part of the scheme’s annual ₹6,000 support disbursed in three installments.
How many farmers benefited from the 20th installment?
Approximately 9.7 crore farmers received a combined ₹20,500 crore.
When was the installment after the 20th released?
The 21st installment was released on 19 November 2025 from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Disclaimer: This information is based on public government announcements and reporting as of the dates specified. For current installment status, please check the official PM-KISAN portal at pmkisan.gov.in.