PM KISAN 22nd Installment Released on March 13: Over 9 Crore Farmers Benefit

On Friday, March 13, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially released the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. During a high-profile event held in Guwahati, Assam, the Prime Minister used a single click to transfer more than ₹18,640 crore directly into the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore eligible farmer families across the country.

Key Highlights of the 22nd Installment:

• Total Disbursement: With this release, the cumulative amount transferred under the scheme since its launch in 2019 has crossed ₹4.27 lakh crore.

• Women Farmer Empowerment: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted that more than 2.15 crore women farmers received financial assistance in this cycle.

• Direct Impact: The ₹2,000 per family helps small and marginal farmers manage agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and daily household expenses.

Mandatory Requirements & Verification

The 2026 release comes amid stricter verification measures to ensure transparency. Many farmers found their payments withheld due to:

1. Incomplete e-KYC: Beneficiaries must complete e-KYC via the PM-Kisan portal, mobile app (Face Authentication), or CSC centers.

2. Aadhaar Seeding: Bank accounts must be linked to Aadhaar for successful DBT.

3. Land Record Verification: "Land Seeding" must be marked as "Yes" in the official portal.

How to Check Your Status

Farmers can verify their payment status by visiting the official portal at pmkisan.gov.in.

• Navigate to the "Know Your Status" section.

• Enter your Registration Number and Captcha.

• Click "Get Data" to see if the 22nd installment has been credited.

Source / Resource:

Reports based on DD News, The Economic Times, and the Administration of UT Ladakh official briefing (March 2026). https://pmkisan.gov.in/