PM Kisan 20th Instalment Date: How To Complete Aadhaar-Based OTP e-KYC To Receive Next Payment? | Savings and Investments News

Last Updated:June 20, 2025, 13:27 IST

Complete e-KYC to receive the 20th PM Kisan instalment by June-end. Here’s how to update Aadhaar details online or via app

PM Kisan Yojana 20th Installment KYC: Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) scheme are eagerly awaiting the 20th instalment of the financial assistance program. As per government guidelines, it is mandatory to complete e-KYC in order to receive the next payment directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts.

What is PM Kisan?

Launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the PM Kisan scheme provides Rs 6,000 annually to eligible farmers. This amount is disbursed in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 every four months, offering crucial financial support to small and marginal farmers.

PM Kisan 20th Installment Date 2025: When Will Farmers Receive the Next Rs 2,000 Payment?

Instalments are released every four months, with the last payment disbursed in February. Based on this timeline, the 20th instalment is expected by the end of June.

Is e-KYC Mandatory?

Yes, e-KYC is compulsory to receive further payments. The government has made it mandatory to ensure transparency, eliminate middlemen, and confirm the identity of genuine beneficiaries, ensuring that funds reach the correct bank accounts.

Modes of e-KYC for PM Kisan

Farmers can complete e-KYC using any of the following four methods:

1. OTP-based e-KYC
   • Available on the PM Kisan portal and mobile app.
2. Biometric-based e-KYC
   • Available at Common Service Centres (CSCs) and State Seva Kendras (SSKs).
3. Face Authentication-based e-KYC
   • Available through the PM Kisan Mobile App, especially helpful for those without fingerprint access.

Step-by-Step Guide to Completing Aadhaar-Based OTP e-KYC for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana

Step 1: Visit the official portal: https://pmkisan.gov.in

Step 2: Click on the ‘e-KYC’ option at the top-right corner.

Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number.

Step 4: Submit the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.

Step 5: e-KYC will be completed once OTP verification is successful.

How to Complete Face Authentication e-KYC (Mobile App)

Step 1: Download the PM-Kisan Mobile App and the Aadhaar Face RD app from the Google Play Store.

Step 2: Open the PM Kisan app and log in with your registered mobile number.

Step 3: Go to the Beneficiary Status section.

Step 4: If e-KYC status shows “No”, click on ‘e-KYC’.

Step 5: Enter your Aadhaar number and give consent to scan your face.

Step 6: Once the face scan is successful, e-KYC is marked as complete.

Note: The e-KYC status is typically updated on the portal within 24 hours of completion.

With the 20th PM Kisan instalment due soon, all eligible beneficiaries must complete their e-KYC to ensure timely receipt of funds. Farmers are advised to check their beneficiary status regularly and complete the process well in advance to avoid missing out on the upcoming payout.

Aparna Deb

Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a…Read More

Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a… Read More

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