PM Kisan Alert: Aadhaar-Based e-KYC Is Mandatory For 21st Instalment — Here’s How To Do It

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Yojana is back in discussion as the 21st instalment is expected soon. Under this scheme, Rs 2,000 is transferred directly to eligible farmers' bank accounts. With the next instalment likely around November 2025, farmers must ensure their documents and details are updated to avoid payment delays.

Launched in 2019, PM-KISAN has benefited over 9.7 crore farmers across India. The 20th instalment was released on August 2. To receive the upcoming payment smoothly, farmers must ensure their e-KYC, bank details, and land records are correct and verified on the PM-Kisan portal.

Before the next Rs 2,000 instalment arrives, make sure you:

- Complete e-KYC (mandatory)

- Link Aadhaar with your bank account

- Verify land ownership records on the PM-Kisan portal

- Update bank account details if changed

Keeping these details updated helps avoid payment failure or delay.

The government has made e-KYC compulsory for all PM-KISAN beneficiaries. As per the official website:

“eKYC is MANDATORY for PMKISAN Registered Farmers.” You can complete it online using Aadhaar-based OTP, or visit your nearest CSC center for biometric e-KYC. Without e-KYC, no payment will be released.

Certain farmers may not receive the upcoming instalment if their details do not meet the eligibility rules under the PM-KISAN scheme. For instance, farmers who became landowners after February 1, 2019 may not qualify. Similarly, if more than one member from the same family is registered for the benefit, the payment may be put on hold until verification is completed. In some cases, the instalment may also be delayed if the farmer’s personal, banking, or land records are still under verification. To avoid such issues, farmers are advised to check their eligibility and update details through the ‘Know Your Status’ option on the PM-KISAN portal.

Follow these steps:

- Visit the official website: pmkisan.gov.in

- Click on ‘e-KYC’ at the top-right of the page.

- Enter your Aadhaar number.

- Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.

- Once verified, e-KYC will be marked as complete.

- Download PM-KISAN Mobile App and Aadhaar Face RD app.

- Login using your registered mobile number.

- Go to Beneficiary Status → If e-KYC shows pending, tap ‘e-KYC’.

- Enter your Aadhaar number and allow face scan.

- Once scanned successfully, your e-KYC will be completed.

If your PM-Kisan status shows “Pending”, it means some details still need verification. You may need to:

- Link Aadhaar with bank account

- Correct name mismatch in Aadhaar/PAN/bank details

Update land records on the PM-KISAN portal Visit pmkisan.gov.in to check your status and complete the required steps to receive your next instalment without delay.