Thousands of farmers across India are eagerly awaiting receiving the Rs 2,000 instalment promised under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme aimed at providing fiscal relief to farmers. As per the latest reports, the process has already begun for certain states and will continue through the month of October 2025.

The government typically releases the next instalment of the Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana every four months. The previous instalment, the 20th, was released in August. Under this scheme, farmers are provided financial assistance of Rs 6,000 per year, which is given in three instalments.

Reports suggest that the next instalment for farmers is expected to arrive by Diwali 2025, that is, in the late month of October. Farmers registered under the scheme are required to complete their eKYC process and make sure that all their documentation is up to date to avoid any delays with the payment. 

How to Complete e-KYC?

Based on one’s convenience, farmers can complete the e-KYC process via 2 different methods. 

To complete the e-KYC online using the OTP method, farmers can follow the following steps:

  1. Visit the Official Website: Go to pmkisan.gov.in.
  2. Access Farmers Corner: On the homepage, click on “Farmers Corner.”
  3. Select e-KYC: Choose the “e-KYC” option.
  4. Enter Aadhaar Number: Input your 12-digit Aadhaar number.
  5. Search: Click the “Search” button.
  6. Provide Mobile Number: Enter the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar card.
  7. Get OTP: Click the “Get OTP” button.
  8. Enter OTP: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number; enter it in the designated field.
  9. Submit: Select “Submit” to finalise the e-KYC process.
  10. Your e-KYC status will be updated within 24 hours.

Farmers can also complete the e-KYC process via the face authentication feature on the PM Kisan Mobile App. The steps to complete the process through face authentication are listed as follows.

  1. Install the App:
    • Download the PM-KISAN mobile app from the Google Play Store.
    • Also, download the Aadhaar Face RD app.
  2. Sign In: Open the PM-Kisan app and sign in using your registered mobile number.
  3. Navigate to e-KYC:
    • Click on the “Beneficiary Status” section.
    • Choose the “e-KYC” option.
  4. Enter Aadhaar: Input your Aadhaar number.
  5. Face Authentication: Select the face authentication option to proceed.
  6. Scan Your Face: Use your phone’s camera to scan your face.
  7. Completion: Once your face scan is successfully matched, your eKYC will be complete.

To complete the process, Farmers are required to maintain access to a mobile number that is linked to their Aadhaar number and bank account, along with their updated land records. The 21st instalment has already been released for the states of Jammu&Kashmir, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. 

These states were given priority because of recent natural disasters like floods, heavy rainfall, and landslides.