PM-Kisan 20th Installment Released: Check Beneficiary List, eKYC Status, Date & Time

PM Narendra Modi is releasing the 20th instalment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana today from Banauli, Sewapuri in Varanasi. The scheme will transfer ₹21,000 crore directly into the bank accounts of nearly 9.7 crore eligible farmers. Each beneficiary gets ₹2,000 every four months under the central government’s ₹6,000-a-year support scheme.

This payout represents a significant turning point for the program. To guarantee they get paid, farmers must finish eKYC and take care of any outstanding problems. To combat fraud and improve digital access, the government last year implemented face-authentication-based eKYC, a first for Indian welfare distribution.

What Is PM-Kisan?

A fully state-supported program, the PM-Kisan plan supports small and marginal farmers. Each qualified farmer gets ₹6,000 a year, divided into three equal ₹2,000 installments. 

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) transfers the money directly to their bank accounts, cutting out intermediaries and delays.

Date and Time of Disbursement

PM Modi is disbursing the funds from Varanasi today at around 11 AM. This live event underlines the scheme’s scale and the government’s commitment to digital transparency.

How to Check PM-Kisan Beneficiary Status?

Follow these steps to check your status:

• Visit the official PM-Kisan portal
• Click on "Beneficiary Status"
• Enter Aadhaar or bank account number
• Click “Get Data”
• Check payment and eKYC status instantly

Modes of eKYC Available

The government has made eKYC mandatory. Farmers can choose from three methods:

• OTP-based eKYC on the PM-Kisan portal
• Biometric-based eKYC at CSCs or SSKs
• Face authentication-based eKYC via the PM-Kisan mobile app

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How to Do Face-Scan-Based eKYC?

The most cutting-edge and practical method of completing eKYC is this:

• Install the Aadhaar Face RD and PM-Kisan mobile apps.
• Enter your registered cellphone number to log in.
• Go to the beneficiary status page.
• Click the notification if eKYC is still pending.
• Scan your face and enter your Aadhaar number.

The eKYC is finished if the scan is successful. This method removes the need to visit service centres, saving time for farmers.

Why Face-Auth eKYC Matters?

Without the need for passwords or OTPs, face authentication guarantees safe identity verification. It makes the system more inclusive and lowers the chance of fraud.

This AI-powered approach offers a contemporary, approachable substitute for farmers in isolated regions. This invention demonstrates how India is merging welfare and technology.

Final Checks Farmers Must Do

To receive the instalment without issues, farmers must:

• Link Aadhaar with an active bank account
• Ensure correct bank details, including IFSC
• Resolve land record mismatches
• Update your mobile number to receive OTPs and alerts

Government’s Advisory on Fraud

In July, the Ministry of Agriculture warned against fake messages on social media. Beneficiaries must verify all messages through the official PM-Kisan website or mobile app to stay protected.

Digital Push to Farm Welfare

The 20th installment of PM-Kisan represents advancements in digital technology as well as financial support. The program is improving the speed, safety, and intelligence of benefit delivery by crediting ₹21,000 crore in real time.

Farmers will get instant benefits if they finish eKYC and validate their data. A more secure and inclusive future is being ushered in by the introduction of face-scan technology into welfare distribution.