PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: Prime Minister Modi to Disburse 19th Installment Today, Check How to Do eKYC

In a significant move to support farmers across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will disburse the 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana today from Bhagalpur, Bihar. More than 9.8 crore eligible farmers will benefit from this installment, with a total of ₹22,000 crore being transferred directly to their bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

आत्मनिर्भर किसान बने, स्वयं ही अपनी eKYC पूर्ण करें योजना का लाभ उठाने के लिए किसान भाई-बहन पीएम किसान मोबाइल ऐप के माध्यम से पंजीकरण करें और पंजीकृत किसान फेस ऑथेंटिकेशन फीचर, बायोमेट्रिक और ओटीपी के आधारित eKYC करवाएं। #PMKisan pic.twitter.com/EVBLYnHEvu

— PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (@pmkisanofficial) February 24, 2025

The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana has been a crucial financial aid program for farmers, ensuring economic stability and support for agricultural development. However, to continue receiving benefits, farmers must complete their eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) verification to avoid payment delays.

पीएम किसान योजना से किसानों को मिल रहा है आर्थिक बल, जिससे सुरक्षित हो रहा है उनका आने वाला कल

माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी द्वारा पीएम किसान सम्मान निधि योजना की 19वीं क़िस्त भागलपुर बिहार से ट्रांसफर की जाएगी, जिससे 9.8 करोड़ से अधिक पात्र किसानों को 22,000 करोड़… pic.twitter.com/OcHUE1ehRX

— Dept of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Min of FAH&D (@Dept_of_AHD) February 24, 2025

How to Complete eKYC for PM Kisan Yojana?

To avail of the next installment without any issues, farmers must complete their eKYC through the following methods:

1. OTP-Based eKYC

Visit the PM Kisan mobile app or the official PM Kisan website (https://pmkisan.gov.in).

Enter your Aadhaar number and registered mobile number.

An OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to your mobile.

Enter the OTP to verify and complete the process.

2. Biometric-Based eKYC

Visit your nearest Common Service Center (CSC).

Provide your Aadhaar card and complete biometric verification via fingerprint or iris scan.

3. Face Authentication-Based eKYC

Farmers can use the PM Kisan mobile app with the Face Authentication feature to verify their identity.

This method is useful for those who may have issues with biometric authentication.

Why is eKYC Important?

The government has mandated eKYC to ensure that only eligible farmers receive the benefits and to eliminate fraudulent claims. Farmers who fail to complete their eKYC may face delays or disqualification from receiving future installments.

Join the PM Kisan WhatsApp Channel

Farmers can stay updated on PM Kisan Yojana by scanning the QR code available on the official website and following the WhatsApp channel for the latest announcements.

With the 19th installment being disbursed today, farmers are encouraged to complete their eKYC at the earliest to ensure the smooth transfer of funds and continued support under this scheme.