New Delhi: Millions of farmers wideness the country have received a gift. The Narendra Modi government has released the 22nd installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi. During an event in Guwahati, Assam, PM Modi transferred the 22nd installment value of 2,000. More than 9.32 crore farmers are set to goody from this initiative. It is worth noting that among the beneficiaries receiving the 22nd installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi, over 2.15 crore are women farmers.
How much will farmers receive?
Under this scheme, eligible farmer families receive an yearly sum of 6,000, disbursed in three equal installments, which is deposited directly into their wall finance through the 'Direct Goody Transfer' (DBT) system. With the release of this installment, the total value distributed under PM-KISAN has exceeded 4.27 lakh crore.
According to previous data regarding the scheme, in February 2025, 22,000 crore was transferred to 9.8 crore farmers as the 19th installment. Subsequently, in August 2025, 20,500 crore was provided to 9.7 crore farmers under the 20th installment, and in November 2025, 18,000 crore was disbursed to 9 crore farmers as the 21st installment.
Is E-KYC mandatory?
E-KYC is mandatory for farmers registered under PM-KISAN. OTP-based E-KYC is misogynist on the PM-KISAN portal, or one may contact the nearest Common Service Center for biometric-based E-KYC. To squire beneficiaries, a module titled 'Know Your Status' (KYS) has been made misogynist on the PM-KISAN portal. This module provides wangle to all relevant information—such as payment status, eligibility, land details, Aadhaar linking status, and E-KYC status—all in one place.
Is there a mobile app?
The government has moreover introduced a mobile app based on facial recognition, enabling farmers to well-constructed their e-KYC from the repletion of their homes without the need for an OTP or a biometric device. Nodal officers at the state and village levels are providing spare assistance in this endeavor. The Ministry of Agriculture's AI-based voice chatbot, 'Kisan-eMitra,' offers round-the-clock assistance in 11 regional languages and has, to date, resolved the queries of millions of farmers.
What well-nigh the verification system?
A robust verification system has been implemented to weed out ineligible beneficiaries, while a facility permitting well-off farmers to voluntarily opt out of their eligibility (Voluntary Surrender) has moreover been introduced. Provisions have moreover been made to reinstate those farmers who had inadvertently forfeited their eligibility.
