PM Kisan 21st installment released: ₹2000 will be credited to your account on November 19, check the status

The Central Government will release the 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on 19 November 2025. With this release, the total Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under the scheme will cross ₹3.70 lakh crore, benefitting more than 11 crore farmer families across the country.

Launched on 24 February 2019, PM-KISAN is among the world’s largest DBT programmes. Under this scheme, every eligible farmer family receives ₹6,000 per year in three instalments. This assistance is provided only to farmers whose land records are updated on the PM-KISAN portal, whose bank accounts are linked with Aadhaar, and whose e-KYC is completed. Notably, over 25% of the beneficiaries are women, reflecting the government’s commitment to inclusive development.

Digital Innovations Further Strengthen PM-KISAN:

To ensure smooth operations and eliminate middlemen, PM-KISAN has been integrated with a strong farmer-centric digital ecosystem. Aadhaar-based verification, secure payment systems, and digital public services have significantly expanded the scheme’s reach to remote and rural areas.
Aadhaar-based e-KYC plays a crucial role in verifying beneficiaries. Farmers can now complete e-KYC through multiple options:

• OTP-based e-KYC
• Biometric e-KYC
• Face authentication-based e-KYC

The government has also launched the PM-KISAN Mobile App, allowing farmers to complete their own or fellow farmers’ e-KYC through facial authentication from home.

Simple and Accessible Online Services for Farmers:

The official portal pmkisan.gov.in offers several user-friendly features under the Farmers Corner, such as:

• ‘Know Your Status’ to check instalment updates
• Easy self-registration for new farmers
• Aadhaar-based bank account opening through India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
• Registration support at nearby Common Service Centres (CSC)

To maintain transparency, a Grievance Redressal System is available on both the PM-KISAN portal and CPGRAMS for timely resolution of issues.

Kisan-eMitra: AI-Powered Chatbot to Assist Farmers:

To provide real-time assistance, the government has introduced Kisan-eMitra, an advanced AI chatbot powered by Large Language Models (LLMs). It overcomes language and technology barriers and supports 11 major languages, including Hindi, English, Tamil, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati, Punjabi, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada and Malayalam.

Key Features of Kisan-eMitra:

• 24×7 multilingual access
• Automatic Language Detection (ALD)
• Automatic Scheme Detection (ASD) based on user queries
• Touch-free voice interaction
• Choice of male or female voice
• Independent platform via kisanemitra.gov.in
• Ability to check application status, payment details and eligibility
• Saturation Drives and Impact Analysis

The Government of India continues to conduct special village-level saturation campaigns to ensure every eligible land-owning farmer is included under PM-KISAN.

A 2019 study by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) found that PM-KISAN funds:

• Boost rural economic growth
• Improve farmers’ access to credit
• Increase investment in agricultural inputs
• Enhance the capacity to take productive risks
• Support key household expenses such as education, healthcare and marriage

Farmer Registry Launched for Seamless Welfare Delivery: To ensure fast and transparent delivery of welfare schemes, the Ministry of Agriculture has launched a National Farmer Registry. This thoroughly verified database will eliminate the need for repeated documentation and enable farmers to access all welfare schemes through a single unified system.

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