PM Kisan Yojana 2025
also known as the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme, is one of the flagship welfare programs of the Government of India aimed at supporting farmers across the country. Launched in December 2018, the scheme provides financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmers in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each.
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In this blog post, we will cover all the essential details of the PM Kisan Yojana 2025, including eligibility criteria, how to apply, required documents, installment updates, and how to check your beneficiary status online.
✅ What is PM Kisan Yojana?
PM Kisan Yojana is a central sector scheme fully funded by the Government of India. Its main objective is to provide income support to small and marginal farmers to help them manage agricultural inputs and other household needs.
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Under this scheme, ₹6,000 per annum is transferred directly into the bank accounts of eligible farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode, ensuring transparency and reducing the scope for corruption.
📅 PM Kisan Yojana 2025 – Latest Installment Update
As of July 2025, the 16th installment of PM Kisan Yojana is expected to be released soon. The previous 15th installment was released in February 2025, and more than 11 crore farmers benefited from it.
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The installments are typically released in the following months:
- First installment: April to July
- Second installment: August to November
- Third installment: December to March
👨🌾 Who is Eligible for PM Kisan Yojana?
To be eligible for the PM Kisan Scheme, the farmer must fulfill the following criteria:
✔️ Basic Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Must own cultivable land in their name.
- Land records should be updated and linked with Aadhaar and bank account.
- Small and marginal farmers (owning up to 2 hectares of land) were initially eligible, but now all landholding farmers can apply.
❌ Ineligible Categories:
- Institutional landholders
- Serving or retired government employees
- Income tax payers
- Professionals like doctors, engineers, lawyers, etc.
- Individuals receiving pensions above ₹10,000
📝 Documents Required to Apply
To apply for the PM Kisan Yojana, the following documents are required:
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
- Land ownership documents (e.g., Khatauni, Land Passbook)
- Bank account details (passbook/cancelled cheque)
- Mobile number
- Passport size photograph
All documents must be valid and updated to avoid rejection.
💻 How to Apply for PM Kisan Yojana 2025?
Farmers can apply for the PM Kisan Scheme in two ways – online and offline.
Online Method:
- Visit the official website: https://pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on “New Farmer Registration”
- Enter Aadhaar number and fill in personal, land, and bank details
- Submit the form and note down the registration number
Offline Method:
- Visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or agriculture office
- Submit the required documents and fill the registration form
- CSC agent will upload your data on the portal
📲 How to Check PM Kisan Beneficiary Status?
You can check your PM Kisan status online using the following steps:
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- Go to https://pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on “Know Your Status” or “Beneficiary Status”
- Enter your Aadhaar number or bank account number
- Click on “Get Data” to view your installment details
You can also download the PM Kisan Mobile App for easy access to status and updates.
💡 Benefits of PM Kisan Yojana
- Direct financial support of ₹6,000 annually
- Empowers small farmers to manage agricultural expenses
- Encourages financial inclusion through direct bank transfers
- Helps in reducing rural distress and dependency on informal loans
- Acts as a support system during crop failure or low yield seasons
🛑 Common Reasons for Payment Failure
Many farmers complain about not receiving their installment. Some common reasons include:
- Aadhaar not linked with bank account
- Name mismatch in documents
- Incomplete land records
- Wrong IFSC code or bank account number
- Application under review or rejected due to eligibility issues
Farmers are advised to regularly check their status and update any discrepancies through the PM Kisan portal or CSC.
📌 PM Kisan e-KYC is Mandatory
From 2022 onwards, the government made e-KYC mandatory for all beneficiaries. Without completing e-KYC, payments are not processed. Here’s how to complete e-KYC:
- Visit https://pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on “e-KYC”
- Enter Aadhaar number and OTP
- If your mobile is not linked with Aadhaar, visit the nearest CSC for biometric verification
🔚 Conclusion
PM Kisan Yojana 2025 continues to be a lifeline for millions of farmers across India. With simple eligibility, hassle-free online applications, and direct bank transfers, the scheme is one of the most successful farmer welfare initiatives by the Indian government. Farmers should make sure their documents are up to date, complete e-KYC on time, and check their status regularly to receive the full benefit of the scheme.
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