Farmers Eagerly Await 22nd Installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme

Farmers in India are eagerly anticipating the 22nd installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, which provides financial assistance to eligible farmer families. With the last payment issued in November 2025, the next installment is expected in February. This scheme, launched in 2019, aims to support farmers with an annual income of ₹6,000. The article outlines how farmers can check their eligibility and status through the official portal, ensuring they remain informed about their benefits. Discover the details and steps to access this crucial financial aid.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 15, 2026, 20:27 IST

Farmers Anticipate Next Payment

Farmers across the nation are eagerly looking forward to the 22nd installment of the Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. This initiative by the Modi government provides eligible farmers with ₹2,000 three times a year. To date, the government has disbursed 21 installments, with the most recent one released in November 2025. The next payment is expected to be issued in February, following the usual four-month interval between installments. However, this has yet to be officially confirmed.

Significant Financial Support

Notably, the 21st installment released last November exceeded ₹18,000 crores, benefiting nearly nine crore farmers nationwide. Launched on February 24, 2019, the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme offers each eligible farmer family an annual financial aid of ₹6,000.

Inclusivity in the Scheme

Previously, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the government is prepared to extend the ₹6,000 annual cash benefit to all eligible farmers who have not yet enrolled in the PM Kisan scheme. This centrally funded initiative, effective from December 1, 2018, provides income support to all landholding farmer families in three equal installments.

How to Check Your Status

Farmers can verify their status by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official PM Kisan portal pmkisan.gov.in.

Step 2: Click on the search option. Users can choose from one of the following: Aadhaar number, bank account number, or registered mobile number.

Step 3: Provide the required information:

• Aadhaar: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.

• Bank: Enter the account number linked to the scheme.

• Mobile: Enter your registered phone number.

Step 4: Enter the captcha code displayed on the screen exactly as shown.

Step 5: Click on the 'Get Data' option to proceed.