1. What’s the Big News?
On August 2, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th installment of the PM‑Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme from Varanasi. A total of ₹20,500 crore was transferred directly into the bank accounts of around 9.7 crore eligible farmers across India The Times of India+15The Economic Times+15The Economic Times+15. This marks a major milestone as the scheme’s total disbursement now surpasses ₹3.90 lakh crore Angel One+2ET Now+2ET Now+2.
Modi concurrently inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 52 development projects worth ₹2,200 crore in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, focusing on roads, healthcare, education, tourism, and urban renewal The Times of India+5News on AIR+5Indiatimes+5.
2. Installment Details: Who, When & How Much
- Release Date: August 2, 2025 (around 11 AM IST) ET Now+1ET Now+1
- Amount per Farmer: ₹2,000 (third installment out of ₹6,000 per year)
- Beneficiaries: Approximately 9.7 crore farmers across India
- Total Disbursed Today: ₹20,500 crore via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)
- Since inception: cumulative disbursal has crossed ₹3.9 lakh crore en.wikipedia.org+14ET Now+14The Economic Times+14
3. Why e‑KYC, Aadhaar‑Bank Linking & Land Records Matter
To ensure successful payment, beneficiaries must have:
- Completed e‑KYC, which is mandatory
- Aadhaar linked with the active bank account
- Correct and verified land records in the PM‑Kisan database
- Valid IFSC code, mobile number for receiving SMS alerts ddnews.gov.in+4The Economic Times+4The Economic Times+4Indiatimes+12The Economic Times+12Jagranjosh.com+12
If there’s a mismatch or issue, the ₹2,000 may not reflect in the account.
4. How to Check Your PM‑Kisan Beneficiary Status
- Go to Official Portal: pmkisan.gov.in
- Navigate to “Farmer Corner” → “Know Your Status”
- Enter Aadhaar Number, PM‑Kisan Application No., or Mobile/Bank details
- Click “Get Data” → Status page shows details for e‑KYC, Aadhaar‑Bank seeding, Land records, and Payment status mintIndiatimes+15The Economic Times+15Jagranjosh.com+15Jagranjosh.com+2Angel One+2Indiatimes+2
If all show “Yes,” funds are likely credited. If any show “No,” farmers need to take corrective steps.
5. What to Do If You Haven’t Received ₹2,000 Yet?
- Reasons for delay: incomplete e‑KYC, Aadhaar‑bank mismatch, land records error, wrong details mintAngel One
- What to do:
- Re‑submit/update e‑KYC (via OTP on portal or biometric/face-auth modes at CSCs or via mobile app)
- Correct land or bank details through Farmer Corner
- If still unresolved, call Kisan Call Center at 1800‑180‑1551 The Economic Timesmint
6. A Quick PM‑Kisan Overview
- Launched on February 1, 2019
- Offers ₹6,000/year in 3 equal installments of ₹2,000 each, paid every four months
- Fully funded by the Government of India, with funds credited directly via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts—no middlemen involved en.wikipedia.org+1Angel One+1The Economic Times+5ddnews.gov.in+5The Economic Times+5pib.gov.in+1Angel One+1
7. Why This Installment Matters
- Helps farmers manage Kharif season expenses like seeds, equipment, fertilisers
- Avoids dependency on informal lenders
- Reinforces rural digital inclusion and transparency
- Ties into broader schemes announced today—such as the infrastructure projects in Varanasi and support to MSMEs & youth as mentioned by PM Modi ddnews.gov.in+1Angel One+1Angel One+1The Economic Times+1ET Now+6ET Now+6The Times of India+6
8. Important Do’s & Don’ts for Farmers
| Action | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Complete e‑KYC promptly | Mandatory for disbursal |
| Link Aadhaar with bank account | Essential for DBT transfer |
| Verify land records | Eligibility depends on correct land data |
| Keep mobile number updated | For OTPs and SMS alerts |
| Avoid suspicious links | To prevent fraud and misinformation The Economic Times+1navbharattimes.indiatimes.com+1Angel One+2ddnews.gov.in+2pib.gov.in+2 |
Also be alert to fake WhatsApp/SMS scams claiming new installment details.
9. Looking Ahead: What About the 21st Installment?
Although no official date has been announced yet, reports suggest the 21st installment may arrive in late 2025. Typically, installments follow a cycle every 4 months—so the next installment is expected around December 2025 or early 2026 The Economic Times+2ddnews.gov.in+2Jagranjosh.com+2. Stay tuned to official PM‑Kisan channels for updates.
Bottom Line
- Installment number: 20th
- Release date: August 2, 2025 (around 11 AM)
- Total transfer: ₹20,500 crore to ~9.7 crore farmers
- Per farmer: ₹2,000 credited
- Eligibility check: PM‑Kisan portal under “Know Your Status”
- If not received: check e‑KYC, Aadhaar‑Bank link, land records and call helpline if needed
Farmers should act now to ensure eligibility—and check status if funds haven’t arrived.
