The PM-Kisan 22nd instalment will be released on March 13, 2026, with ₹18,640 crore reaching 9.32 crore farmers across India. Each eligible farmer will receive ₹2,000 via DBT. Farmers must complete eKYC and verify eligibility on the PM-Kisan portal to ensure timely credit of funds.
Introduction To The Announcement
The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd instalment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi from Guwahati, Assam. The scheme, launched in 2019, provides direct income support to farmers, ensuring financial stability and support for agricultural needs.
Details Of The Payment
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Date of release: March 13, 2026
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Amount per farmer: ₹2,000
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Total disbursement: ₹18,640 crore
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Beneficiaries: 9.32 crore farmers nationwide
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Payments will be credited directly into farmers’ bank accounts under DBT.
Eligibility And Verification
Farmers must complete mandatory eKYC either online via OTP or at Common Service Centres (CSC) using biometric verification. Exclusions apply to farmers who acquired land after February 2019 or where multiple family members are receiving benefits. Such cases are under physical verification.
Strategic Importance
With this instalment, total transfers under PM-Kisan will cross ₹4.27 lakh crore since 2019, reinforcing the scheme’s role in supporting small and marginal farmers across India.
Key Highlights
• PM Modi to release 22nd PM-Kisan instalment on March 13, 2026
• ₹18,640 crore to reach 9.32 crore farmers via DBT
• Each eligible farmer to receive ₹2,000
• eKYC mandatory for payment release
• Total transfers under PM-Kisan exceed ₹4.27 lakh crore since 2019
Sources: Goodreturns, India TV News, ABP News, PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi official portal, Zee Business