🌾 PM‑Kisan 20th Installment Disbursed in August 2025: Key Updates & Farmer Benefits

Publish Date: August 2, 2025

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM‑Kisan) scheme reached a major milestone today. On August 2, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th installment of the scheme from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, transferring approximately ₹20,500 crore to over 9.7 crore eligible farmer families across India via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) (Press Information Bureau).

🎯 What Is PM‑Kisan?

Launched in February 2019, PM‑Kisan is a central sector initiative aimed at providing income support to land-holding farmers (Wikipedia).
Under the scheme, each eligible family receives ₹6,000 per year, paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each, directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank account (Press Information Bureau).
The program especially aims to support small and marginal farmers, helping them cover agricultural inputs and reduce dependency on informal credit sources.

🗓️ Highlights of the 20th Installment

Date Released: August 2, 2025, via a public event in Varanasi where PM Modi transferred funds to around 9.7 crore farmers (Press Information Bureau, DD News).
Total Amount Distributed: ₹20,500 crore credited via DBT in this single installment (ET Now).
Cumulative Disbursement: With this round, total payouts under PM‑Kisan now exceed ₹3.90 lakh crore, benefiting over 11 crore families since inception (ET Now).

👥 Who Is Eligible? Key Conditions

Farmers must meet the following to receive the installment:

Own cultivable land (as per land records)
Aadhaar linked with a bank account
Complete mandatory e‑KYC verification
Not be a beneficiary if they are income taxpayers, pensioners, government employees (except Group D), or professionals such as doctors or lawyers (The Economic Times, The Economic Times)

✅ Modes of e‑KYC

OTP-based e-KYC on the PM‑Kisan portal or mobile app
Biometric authentication at Common Service Centres (CSCs)
Face-authentication via the mobile app introduced in 2023 (The Economic Times)

📈 Impact & Milestones

After 19 installments, ₹3.69 lakh crore had been disbursed; the 20th installment surpasses ₹3.90 lakh crore in total payouts (Press Information Bureau).
Major outreach drives like the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (Nov 2023) added over 1 crore new farmers. Another push in June 2024 onboarded 25 lakh more within 100 days of the new government’s term, taking beneficiary count to approximately 9.6 crore during the 18th installment (Press Information Bureau).
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar lead among states in total beneficiaries—with over 2.25 crore and 75 lakh families respectively during previous disbursements (India Today).

🧾 How to Check Your Status and Fix Issues

Visit the PM‑Kisan official website, go to Farmers Corner → Know Your Status
Enter Aadhaar number, application ID, or bank account number along with captcha
If payment isn’t received, ensure:
- e‑KYC is completed
- Aadhaar is linked with bank account
- Land records are updated
- Bank details and mobile number are correct (Krishi Jagran, Angel One)

🎙️ PM Modi’s Address & Broader Developments

During the event in Varanasi, Modi spoke about the government’s commitment to farmers’ welfare and linked the honouring of Operation Sindoor’s success to Baba Vishwanath’s blessings (News on Air).
He inaugurated or laid foundations for development projects worth ₹2,200 crore in sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, and tourism across Varanasi (ET Now).
Modi also mentioned a new scheme called PM Dhan Dhanya Yojana, with a proposed outlay of ₹24,000 crore, aimed at supporting small districts. He reaffirmed support under PM Fasal Bima Yojana (₹1.75 lakh crore claims settled) and the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan covering over 1.25 lakh crore farmers (News on Air).

🌾 Why This Matters

Timely financial assistance during the ongoing Kharif sowing season offers immediate relief to farmers who need funds for seeds, fertilizers, and farm inputs (Krishi Jagran).
The DBT-based delivery ensures transparency, minimal bureaucracy, and no involvement of middlemen.
With digital measures like the PM‑Kisan app, Aadhaar linkage, and face authentication e‑KYC, the scheme sets an example of technology-driven welfare.

✅ Quick Summary

Feature	Details
Installment Number	20th
Disbursement Date	August 2, 2025
Amount Transferred	₹20,500 crore
Beneficiary Families	Over 9.7 crore
Total Disbursed Till Date	Over ₹3.90 lakh crore
Eligibility Criteria	Landholding farmers with e‑KYC & Aadhaar
Primary Purpose	Support Kharif season expenses, reduce debt

✍️ Final Thoughts

The 20th installment of PM‑Kisan, released on August 2, 2025, reinforces the scheme’s role as a lifeline for millions of small and marginal farmers. It highlights the government’s focus on digital governance, financial inclusivity, and agricultural resilience at scale. Whether you're a farmer accessing funds or a citizen tracking rural welfare, this rollout reflects the evolving synergy between policy and technology in modern India.

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