The Government of India has announced that the 21st instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme will be credited to eligible farmers on 19 November 2025, at around 2 pm, during an event in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Under the scheme, each eligible farmer will receive ₹2,000 via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into their linked bank account.
What is the PM-Kisan Scheme?
Launched in December 2018 and implemented from 2019, the PM-Kisan programme provides small and marginal farmer families with financial assistance of ₹6,000 annually, disbursed in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each. The funds are transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
Key Details of the 21st Instalment
- Date of credit: 19 November 2025 (Wednesday) around 2 pm from Coimbatore.
- Number of farmers to benefit: Around 9 crore farmers are expected to receive the instalment nationwide.
- Total amount: Approximately ₹18,000 crore will be disbursed through this instalment. ith bank account and land records verified to receive the benefit.
Significance & Impact for Indian Farmers
- Timely support: This instalment comes at a time when input costs (seeds, fertilisers, labour) are rising, providing critical cash support to small and marginal farmers ahead of key cropping seasons.
- Scale of outreach: With around 9 crore beneficiaries, the scheme remains one of the largest direct-benefit transfers targeted at farmers globally.
- Encourages formalisation: Mandatory e-KYC and land-record verification push for greater transparency in subsidy flows and weed out ineligible claims or ghost entries.
- Boost to rural economy: The release of ₹18,000 crore directly into farmers’ bank accounts is likely to stimulate rural consumption, especially in regional centres and input markets.
What Farmers May Face as Challenges
- Delayed or pending e-KYC/verification: Reports indicate that farmers in states like Uttar Pradesh may miss the 21st instalment if their Farmer ID/verification is incomplete.
- Late disbursement in some regions due to verification drive and updating of land records. Historically, instalments were released in October/November; this year they were delayed until mid-November.
- Ineligible entries removed: Some names have been removed from lists under exclusion criteria which may cause confusion for farmers registering late.
Why This Matters for India’s Agricultural Policy
The PM-Kisan scheme has become a cornerstone of the government’s support to small and marginal farmers. By providing predictable cash flow, it complements other input-subsidy schemes and stabilises rural incomes. The 21st instalment rollout reflects the continuing policy focus on direct support, transparency and farmer welfare—especially in times of global inflation, input-cost pressure and climatic uncertainty in agriculture.
The 21st instalment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi marks another important milestone in India’s effort to aid its vast farmer community. With credit expected on 19 November 2025, eligible farmers should ensure their details are updated, e-KYC is complete and their name appears in the beneficiary list. For millions of small and marginal cultivators, this direct cash transfer is more than a number—it is meaningful support at a critical time for agriculture.