The long wait for the 21st installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is likely to end soon. Farmers across the country have been waiting since Diwali and Chhath Puja for the release of ₹2,000 under the government’s flagship scheme. According to reports, the payment could be released in the first week of November 2025, before the Bihar Assembly elections.
The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) provides ₹6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each. The amount is directly transferred to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts to provide financial assistance for agricultural and livelihood needs.
Are the ₹2,000 Credits Coming Today?
There has been widespread speculation among farmers that the ₹2,000 installment may be credited on November 1, as it falls just days before the first phase of the Bihar elections. Although no official announcement has been made yet, previous patterns show that the government sometimes releases the installment before making a public declaration.
Notably, farmers in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir have already received the payment under special relief programs. This has further strengthened expectations that the remaining states could get their installment soon.
Banks Remain Open Today
While some farmers raised concerns over banking operations on a Saturday, it’s important to note that banks remain open on the first Saturday of every month. Only the second and fourth Saturdays are holidays. Thus, the transactions are expected to proceed normally today across most states, except Karnataka and Uttarakhand, where banks are closed for local holidays.
Government Statement and Next Steps
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently assured that the next ₹2,000 installment will be released shortly to all eligible farmers. He also urged state governments to speed up Aadhaar seeding, e-KYC verification, and land record validation to ensure smooth fund transfer and prevent delays.
How to Check PM Kisan 21st Installment Status
Farmers can easily check their payment status by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on ‘Beneficiary Status’ under the Farmers Corner section.
- Enter your registration number or mobile number.
- Solve the captcha and click Submit.
- The page will display your payment and verification details.
How to Register for PM Kisan Yojana
Eligible farmers who haven’t yet registered can enroll by following these steps:
- Go to pmkisan.gov.in.
- Click on ‘New Farmer Registration’ under the Farmers Corner section.
- Enter a valid Aadhaar number for verification.
- Fill in personal, land, and bank account details carefully.
- Submit the application for verification by local authorities.
Alternatively, farmers can visit their nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or use the official PM Kisan mobile app for registration and e-KYC through facial authentication.
The release of the 21st installment will bring relief to millions of farmers awaiting government support amid rising agricultural costs and pre-election expectations.
