What is this policy?
To supplement eligible farmer families’ financial needs through benefit transfers under the scheme.
Who may be affected?
Farmer families who meet current scheme criteria and exclusions. Eligibility should be checked against official guidance and land records.
How is it accessed?
Review the official PM-KISAN portal for registration, e-KYC, beneficiary status and current requirements.
Documents linked to this policy
Bank Account Details
Starter relationship only. Verify exact policy-specific requirements from current official guidance before publication.
Mobile Number
Starter relationship only. Verify exact policy-specific requirements from current official guidance before publication.
Institutions connected to this policy
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare department; verify exact PM-KISAN implementation role.
Institution website ↗Recorded changes
A PIB statement dated 12 August 2026 described land seeding, Aadhaar linkage with bank accounts and e-KYC as mandatory beneficiary-verification requirements under PM-KISAN. The statement says the States/UTs enrol and validate beneficiary data. This record captures an official implementation update; it does not claim the requirements were newly introduced on this date.
Previous position: The scheme already used beneficiary verification. The cited statement reiterates the checks relevant to identifying and validating eligible beneficiaries.
Current position: Applicants should complete applicable verification steps and check their own beneficiary status on the official PM-KISAN portal. This record does not determine an individual farmer’s eligibility.
Official notification ↗The Press Information Bureau reported that the 23rd PM-KISAN instalment was released on 20 June 2026, transferring more than Rs 18,880 crore to over 9.44 crore farmers. This is an implementation milestone, not an amendment to the scheme eligibility rules.
Previous position: The preceding instalment in the official release sequence was the 22nd instalment. The sequence of instalment releases should not be confused with a change in eligibility or benefit rules.
Current position: The 23rd instalment was reported as released on 20 June 2026. Farmers must still confirm their own status, exclusions, e-KYC and land-seeding requirements through current official channels.
Official notification ↗Policy versions
Initial CMS seed record. Confirm current rules, exclusions and notifications before publication.
Version source ↗Linked sources
PM-KISAN Official Portal
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare · Accessed: 2026-10-19
Open source ↗This record is an information and research aid, not a legal eligibility decision. Verify current rules, deadlines and access routes with the responsible authority.