As anticipation builds among India’s farming community, the 20th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is expected to be disbursed in July 2025. Each eligible farmer receives ₹6,000 annually under this flagship scheme, split into three installments of ₹2,000 each. But to receive the funds smoothly, farmers must ensure their mobile number and e-KYC details are current and verified.
Let’s break down what farmers need to do to stay eligible and avoid delays.
Why Your Mobile Number Matters
The government sends an SMS alert each time an installment is credited under PM Kisan. However, if your mobile number is outdated, inactive, or lost, you won’t receive these updates. More importantly, OTP-based e-KYC verification will fail without a working number, which can result in missing the payment altogether.
Steps to Update Mobile Number on PM-Kisan Portal
You can easily update your number online in a few steps:
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Go to pmkisan.gov.in
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Scroll down and click ‘Update Mobile Number’
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Enter your Aadhaar or registration number, then the captcha code
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Click ‘Search’ to access your profile
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Enter your new mobile number and hit Submit
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Complete OTP verification using the new number
Offline Alternative: If you can’t update it online, visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or local agriculture department office with your Aadhaar and PM-Kisan ID.
e-KYC Is Mandatory: Don’t Miss This Step
No e-KYC, no money. As per the official guidelines, all PM Kisan beneficiaries must complete their e-KYC to receive future installments.
Ways to Complete e-KYC:
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Online OTP e-KYC: Visit pmkisan.gov.in if your mobile number is linked to Aadhaar
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Biometric e-KYC: Visit any CSC and authenticate via fingerprint
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Facial Authentication: Available at CSCs for senior citizens or differently-abled farmers
What If Your Name Doesn’t Match Your Aadhaar?
If your name in the PM-Kisan database doesn’t exactly match your Aadhaar, your payment may be held. Here’s how to fix it:
Online Correction:
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Visit pmkisan.gov.in
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Go to ‘Farmer Corner’ > ‘Updation of Self Registered Farmer’
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Enter your Aadhaar and correct the name as per Aadhaar
Offline Correction:
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Head to your local CSC or agriculture office with Aadhaar, bank passbook, land documents, and PM-Kisan ID
How to Track Your Installment Status
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Visit pmkisan.gov.in
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Click ‘Know Your Status’
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Enter your registration number or Aadhaar
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Confirm your name is on the beneficiary list
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Ensure e-KYC is complete
Why the 20th Installment Is Delayed
Typically, PM Kisan installments are released in February, June, and October. However, this time there’s been a delay with no official release date announced yet. Reports suggest that PM Modi is expected to release the 20th installment sometime in July, likely at a public event.
Who Qualifies for PM Kisan?
To be eligible for the ₹2,000 installment, a farmer must:
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Be an Indian citizen
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Own cultivable agricultural land
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Be a small or marginal farmer
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Not be a taxpayer or institutional landholder
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Not draw a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more
Want to Enroll in PM Kisan?
Here’s how:
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Visit pmkisan.gov.in
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Click on ‘New Farmer Registration’
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Enter your Aadhaar number, complete the form, and submit
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Take a printout of your application for reference
About the PM-Kisan Scheme
Launched in 2019, PM-Kisan is the world’s largest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme, aiming to offer financial relief to the country’s small and marginal farmers. Beneficiaries receive ₹6,000 per year in three equal payments directly into their bank accounts.