PM Kisan Scheme: 23rd Installment Payment Details Released

The 23rd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan) is set to be released by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 June 2026. This event will be held in Tarakeswar, located in Hooghly district, West Bengal. Under this initiative, the government plans to distribute a total of ₹18,880 crore to over 9.44 crore beneficiaries. The official PM-Kisan website confirms that the funds will be disbursed at 3:45 PM.

The PM Kisan scheme, introduced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, offers annual income support of Rs 6,000 to eligible farmers, divided into three installments of Rs 2,000 each. In the previous installment, which occurred on 13 March 2026, more than 9.35 crore beneficiaries received a total of Rs 18,640 crore via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, which directly credits funds to the beneficiaries' bank accounts.

Notably, the 22nd installment also saw over 2.15 crore women farmer beneficiaries receiving support. To assist beneficiaries in monitoring their payment status, the 'Know Your Status (KYS)' module on the PM-Kisan portal is available for checking eligibility, land seeding information, Aadhaar linking, and e-KYC status.

Farmers looking to check their status can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official PM-Kisan website at pmkisan.gov.in.
2. Under the 'Farmer’s Corner,' select the 'Know Your Status' tab.
3. Input your registration number and the security code.
4. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
5. Enter the OTP to view your payment status.

Additionally, beneficiaries can check names listed in the PM Kisan beneficiary database:

1. Go to the PM Kisan portal at pmkisan.gov.in.
2. Click on the 'Beneficiary List' tab under 'Farmers Corner.'
3. Provide information about your state, district, sub-district, block, and village.
4. Click 'Get Report' to access the list.

In a related development, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is set to distribute Rs 3,125.4 crore under the Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme, benefiting approximately 47 lakh farmers in the state. This release will take place at Linganguntla village in Palnadu district and represents part of the state's commitment to supporting farmers through financial assistance.

Under the Annadata Sukhibhava scheme, each eligible farmer family will receive Rs 20,000 annually, with the central government contributing Rs 6,000 and the state government providing the remaining Rs 14,000. The first installment for this year includes a Rs 5,000 tranche, bringing the total assistance for each farmer to Rs 7,000.