Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) scheme, the Government provides ₹6,000 annually to eligible small and marginal farmers. That amount is disbursed in three equal installments of ₹2,000 via direct bank transfer. The 20th installment is scheduled for release soon. However, many farmers may not receive this due to new mandatory requirements.

Mandatory Farmer Registration and Farmer ID

Now the farmer registry (kisan panjiyan) and issuance of a farmer ID have become compulsory. Officials clarified that no installment will be credited without a valid farmer ID. This registration requirement is new and enforced strictly by the government.

E-KYC Requirement via Aadhar-Linked Mobile

Farmers must complete e‑KYC using an Aadhar-linked mobile number. Those whose phone number is linked can complete e‑KYC via OTP on the official PM Kisan portal. Others must visit a nearest CSC center to finish the process manually.

NPCI Bank Mapping Essential

Next, farmers must link their bank accounts with NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India). This ensures that the installment is correctly credited. Farmers should confirm their bank mapping is active through their bank branch.

Land Record and LR Linking

Proper land record verification and LR linking (land revenue linkage) are required. Beneficiaries must ensure their land details are accurately updated in the PM Kisan portal. They can contact the local patwari or revenue official to complete this step.

Why These Steps are Required Now

Authorities mandate these steps to ensure transparency and minimize fraud. Without completing all four processes—e‑KYC, bank mapping, land linking, and farmer registry—the 20th installment will not be issued. Farmers must act promptly to secure benefits.

How to Complete Registration and Linkage

Farmers whose mobile numbers are Aadhar-linked can complete e‑KYC online via pmkisan.gov.in. Those not linked should visit a CSC outlet with Aadhar and mobile details. For bank mapping, visiting the bank branch with the bank passbook and Aadhar card should suffice. For land records, farmers should contact their local patwari or tehsil office to update land and LR data.

Check Status and Beneficiary List

Farmers can monitor status using their Aadhar number and name on the PM Kisan portal. All required steps, status updates, and beneficiary lists are available online. Farmers are advised to confirm eligibility and update incomplete fields as soon as possible.

Benefits Risked Without Registration

Failure to comply may result in missing the upcoming installment worth ₹2,000. With many farmers still pending registration, a large number risk being unentitled. Completing the registry, bank linkage, and verification is now essential for receiving all future installments.

To avail assistance under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, farmers must complete all mandated formalities. The four essential steps—e‑KYC, bank NPCI mapping, land record verification, and farmer ID registration—are prerequisites for the 20th installment. Government advisories highlight that non-compliance will block the transfer. Farmers must act quickly to safeguard their benefits under PM Kisan.