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PM Kisan 23rd Installment Set for June 20; eKYC Completion Critical for Fund Receipt
The 23rd installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme will be transferred on June 20, 2026, but farmers who have not completed mandatory eKYC verification may face delays in receiving their ₹2,000 payment. With the eKYC option no longer visible on the official portal, beneficiaries can complete verification through Common Service Centers, State Service Centers, or the mobile application.
Quick Facts
Who
Pradhan Mantri
What
23rd installment transfer of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme
When
June 20, 2026 – scheduled installment transfer date
Where
India
- 23rd installment transfer of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme
- Mandatory eKYC verification process
- Removal of ineligible beneficiaries
- Portal eKYC option discontinued
- Alternative verification methods through CSC/SSK and mobile app
The 23rd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme is scheduled for transfer on June 20, 2026, but beneficiaries who have not completed electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) verification may not receive their ₹2,000 payment. The government has made eKYC mandatory as part of a verification process to remove ineligible beneficiaries from the scheme. Reports indicate that over 2 lakh names may be removed during this verification cycle.
A significant challenge has emerged: the eKYC option is no longer visible on the official PM Kisan portal (pmkisan.gov.in). However, the government has confirmed that alternative methods remain available for farmers to complete the verification process. Eligible beneficiaries can visit Common Service Centers (CSC) or State Service Centers (SSK) in their locality to complete eKYC with assistance from trained operators. The mobile application may also provide the eKYC option if activated.
Farmers seeking to complete eKYC at CSC or SSK centers should bring their Aadhar card and PM Kisan registration number. The process involves biometric verification using the Aadhar Face Recognition system, and beneficiaries must have an active mobile number linked to their Aadhar account to receive the one-time password (OTP) required for verification. Alternatively, those with active eKYC options on the official mobile application can complete verification remotely by downloading the PM Kisan app and Aadhar Face RD App from the Google Play Store, then logging in with their registered mobile number or registration number.
According to portal data, approximately 9.44 crore farmers are expected to receive the 23rd installment, compared to over 9.46 crore recipients in the 22nd installment distributed in March. The mandatory eKYC requirement is part of the government's broader effort to ensure that only eligible farmers benefit from the scheme and to maintain the integrity of the fund distribution process.
Why This Matters
With the 23rd installment of PM Kisan approaching, farmers must act immediately to complete eKYC verification to avoid payment delays. The removal of the eKYC portal option creates confusion, but alternative channels remain available. Understanding these alternatives and gathering required documents (Aadhar card and registration number) will determine whether beneficiaries receive their ₹2,000 payment on schedule, affecting millions of Indian farmers' household cash flows.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 19, 2026
WireSource article published about eKYC requirements and alternatives
Jun 20, 2026
Wire23rd installment scheduled for transfer to eligible farmers