PM Kisan Scheme: e-KYC Deadline May 31, Payments at Risk

India’s government is tightening verification rules for the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, which provides ₹6,000 per year to farmer families. Beneficiaries must complete farmer registry by May 31 and e-KYC verification by June 30 or lose access to payments. The 23rd installment of ₹2,000 is expected in June-July 2026, but only verified farmers will receive it.

What the Scheme Provides and Who Qualifies

The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, launched in February 2019, pays ₹6,000 per year to landholding farmer families across India. The amount arrives in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank accounts. The government has transferred ₹3 lakh crore to 11 crore farmers over the past ten years. Eligibility requires an Aadhaar card and completed e-KYC verification.

New e-KYC Requirements Block Payments

The government made annual e-KYC mandatory to ensure only real beneficiaries receive funds. Farmers must complete e-KYC by June 30, 2026, or their payments stop. The process uses Aadhaar authentication through three methods: OTP-based verification on the PM-KISAN portal, biometric verification at Common Service Centres, or facial recognition via the mobile app. Village officials and technology managers provide free assistance to farmers who need help.

Farmer Registry Deadline Is Even Sooner

Farmers must complete farmer registry by May 31, just three days away. Missing this deadline blocks access to the PM Kisan scheme and other government agricultural programs. Registration happens through the official PM-KISAN portal at pmkisan.gov.in or at Common Service Centres. The government is running awareness campaigns at village level to reach farmers.

The 23rd Payment Arrives in June

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release approximately ₹20,000 crore on June 18 to 9.3 crore farmers under the scheme. This covers the 23rd installment of ₹2,000 per farmer. However, only farmers with completed e-KYC will receive the payment. The government helpline (155261, 011-24300606, or 1800-11-5526) provides support for farmers with questions.

Final Thoughts

Farmers have three days to complete registry and 33 days to finish e-KYC or lose payments. Missing these deadlines blocks the ₹2,000 June installment and future benefits. Act now to stay eligible.

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