Farmers across India who benefit from the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme are waiting for the next instalment of ₹2,000. With October underway, many beneficiaries are wondering whether the 24th instalment will be credited to their bank accounts before Diwali. The previous, or 23rd, instalment was released on 20 June 2026. However, the government has not yet officially announced the release date for the 24th instalment. Farmers should therefore rely on official updates rather than unconfirmed reports about the expected payment date.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme aims to provide financial support to eligible farmer families to help meet agricultural and related household expenses. the scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Annual assistance ₹6,000 per eligible farmer family. Three installments the amount is paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 each. Direct bank transfer payments are transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
The financial assistance can help farmers manage expenses related to seeds, fertilisers and other farming requirements. However, beneficiaries must meet the scheme’s eligibility criteria and complete the applicable verification requirements to receive payments.
The main question for beneficiaries is whether the 24th installment will be released in October or whether they will have to wait longer. The 23rd installment was released on 20 June 2026. Since instalments are generally released at intervals of around four months, October has emerged as a possible period for the next payment. However, the interval between previous instalments does not guarantee the date of the next release. As of now, no official confirmation has been provided regarding the release date of the 24th installment.
There is also speculation that the government could release the money before Diwali, which would provide timely financial support to eligible farmers ahead of the festival. However, this remains unconfirmed until an official announcement is issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare or through the PM-KISAN portal. Farmers should avoid treating anticipated dates circulating on social media or other unofficial platforms as confirmed payment schedules.
PM-KISAN 24th Installment: What Should Farmers Check?
(FAQs):
1. When will the PM-KISAN 24th installment be released?
The government has not officially announced the PM Kisan 24th installment date as of 20 October, 2026.
2. Will farmers receive ₹2,000 before Diwali 2026?
There is no official confirmation that the payment will arrive before Diwali.
3. How much money do farmers receive under PM-KISAN?
Eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 annually in three instalments of ₹2,000 each.
4. How can farmers check their PM-KISAN beneficiary status?
Farmers can visit the official website, https://pmkisan.gov.in/, and check their beneficiary and payment details.
5. What should farmers do if their PM-KISAN payment is delayed?
Farmers should check their e-KYC, Aadhaar verification, bank details and land records, then consult the official PM-KISAN portal for further guidance.
