New Delhi: Millions of farmers across the country are awaiting the release of the 23rd instalment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. The Centre released the 22nd instalment on March 13, 2026, during an event in Guwahati, providing financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). With the previous instalment now completed, attention has shifted to the next round of payments.
While the government has not officially announced the release date for the 23rd instalment, the scheme’s established payment schedule suggests that eligible farmers may receive the next Rs 2,000 credit between June and July 2026.
Expected timeline for the 23rd instalment
The PM-KISAN scheme operates on a three-instalment annual payment structure. Eligible farmer families receive Rs 6,000 every year, distributed in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each.
Traditionally, the payment cycle is divided into:
- April to July
- August to November
- December to March
Since the 22nd instalment covered the December 2025 to March 2026 period, the upcoming 23rd instalment corresponds to the April to July 2026 cycle. Based on previous payment patterns, beneficiaries can expect the amount to be credited during June or July, subject to official confirmation by the Centre.
What is the PM-KISAN scheme?
The PM-KISAN scheme was launched to provide direct financial support to landholding farmer families across India. Under the scheme, eligible farmers receive Rs 6,000 annually, which is directly transferred to their bank accounts through DBT.
The objective is to assist farmers in meeting agricultural expenses and supporting household needs. Over the years, PM-KISAN has become one of India’s largest farmer welfare initiatives.
Who is eligible for PM-KISAN benefits?
The scheme is available to landholding farmer families that own cultivable agricultural land recorded in official land records maintained by states and Union Territories.
For eligibility purposes, a farmer family generally includes:
- Husband
- Wife
- Minor children
However, land used for non-agricultural purposes or land that is not cultivable does not qualify for benefits under the scheme.
State governments are responsible for identifying and verifying eligible beneficiaries before including them in the final beneficiary database.
How to check the PM-KISAN beneficiary list
Farmers can verify their beneficiary status online through the official PM-KISAN portal.
Steps to check the beneficiary list:
- Visit the PM-KISAN portal.
- Click on the “Beneficiary List” option.
- Select the State, district, sub-district, block and village.
- Click on “Get Report”.
- View the beneficiary list for the selected area.
Farmers can also use the PM Kisan mobile application to access registration details, payment records and instalment status.
Why e-KYC is mandatory
The government has made e-KYC compulsory for all PM-KISAN beneficiaries. Failure to complete e-KYC may result in delays or suspension of instalment payments.
Farmers can complete e-KYC through:
- OTP-based authentication on the PM-KISAN portal
- PM Kisan mobile application
- Biometric verification at Common Service Centres (CSCs)
- State Seva Kendras (SSKs)
- Face authentication through the PM Kisan app
The e-KYC status is usually updated within 24 hours and can be checked through the beneficiary status section on the portal.
Conclusion
Although the government has not yet announced an official date for the 23rd PM-KISAN instalment, eligible farmers are expected to receive the next Rs 2,000 payment between June and July 2026 if the existing payment cycle continues. Beneficiaries are advised to ensure that their e-KYC is completed, Aadhaar details are correctly linked, and bank account information is updated to avoid any delays in receiving the funds.