Here is good news to all the PM Kisan Farmers, the long wait of 20th Installment is over. On August 2, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from his constituency in Varanasi, rolled out the highly anticipated 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, bringing crucial financial relief straight to farmers’ bank accounts.
With just one click, ₹20,500 crore is transfer directly into the bank accounts of over 9.7 crore farmers across India, offering timely financial support and reaffirming the government’s commitment to farmer welfare. Here is all the latest information on PM-KISAN 20th Installment 2nd August 2025.
PM-KISAN 20th Installment Release Today
On 2 August 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi release the 20th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme straight from Varanasi, transferring ₹20,500 crore directly into the accounts of over 9.7 crore farmers. This move offers timely relief to small and marginal farmers, especially during uncertain monsoons and rising costs. Each eligible farmer received ₹2,000 with no delays, no middlemen, and full transparency.
Launched in 2019, PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 a year in three parts to landholding farmers. It’s more than a cash transfer; it helps farmers buy seeds, fertilizers, and essentials without depending on loans. With 20 installments deliver so far, the scheme has crossed ₹3.69 lakh crore in total support, becoming a crucial financial safety net for rural India.
Thanks to tech tools like the PM-KISAN app, facial verification, India Post doorstep KYC, and an AI chatbot in 11 languages, farmers across remote areas can now access services more easily. The government is also conducting outreach drives to include more farmers and ensure no one is left behind.
The release of the 20th installment strongly reflects the government’s continued dedication to uplifting the farming community and ensuring steady support for their livelihoods. With simple eligibility rules, a strong digital backbone, and direct bank transfers, PM-KISAN continues to empower millions, one installment at a time.
What Is PM-KISAN and Why Is It Crucial?
Launch in February 2019, PM- KISAN is a flagship central government scheme that offers financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year to eligible landholding farmers. The amount is disbursed in three equal parts of ₹2,000 each, directly credited to farmers’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system for quick and transparent delivery.
The aim is to reduce financial stress and support farmers in buying seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs. Since its inception, ₹3.69 lakh crore has been disbursed under 19 installments. Today’s 20th installment continues this effort, ensuring uninterrupted financial flow to the country’s food providers.
Live From Kashi: A Historic Milestone For Farmers
This year’s release isn’t just about money. It’s symbolic. Prime Minister Modi chose Kashi (Varanasi) his spiritual and political stronghold as the stage to roll out the 20th installment.
The PM also inaugurated and laid the foundation for over ₹2,200 crore worth of development projects in education, healthcare, tourism, sports, and infrastructure, turning the event into a celebration of growth and rural empowerment.
Who Is Getting 20th Installment?
If you are a register PM-KISAN beneficiary, and have completed your e-KYC, then ₹2,000 must have already reach or will soon reach your bank account. According to official data, 9.70 crore farmers have received this benefit today.
“PM Kisan is not just a scheme, it is a movement to strengthen the lives of farmers and their families,” said PM Modi during his Varanasi address.
The government urge farmers to ensure that their Aadhaar, bank account, and land details are correctly update to avoid delays or rejection.
Impact So Far
PM-KISAN is more than a monetary relief program. Here are some points that avails what impact is made by PM Kisan Yojana till now.
- Strengthened over 85% of India’s small and marginal farming households.
- Helped reduce dependence on moneylenders.
- Supported critical farm expenses during sowing and harvesting seasons.
- Boosted rural consumption, indirectly supporting the village economy.
- Brought dignity and recognition to millions of Indian farmers.
The 20th installment is expected to further uplift rural communities, especially amid fluctuating market conditions and unpredictable monsoons.
How Tech Is Transforming the Scheme?
One of PM-KISAN’s biggest success factors is its strong digital backbone. Thanks to initiatives like Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhaar, and mobile connectivity, the scheme is fully tech-enabled. Key tech tools enhancing the scheme –
- PM-KISAN Mobile App
- Allows farmers to check installment status, update details, and complete e-KYC from their phones.
- Face Authentication Feature
- Farmers can now verify their identity using facial recognition, even from remote areas.
- AI Chatbot – Kisan eMitra
- An AI-powered virtual assistant helps farmers in 11 Indian languages, answering queries instantly on payments, eligibility, and registration.
- CSC Network
- Over 5 lakh Common Service Centres are aiding farmers with registration and updates.
- India Post Integration
- Farmers can now update Aadhaar and complete e-KYC via India Post Payment Bank doorstep services.
Are You Eligible for PM-KISAN?
Here’s what you need to be eligible for the benefits –
- landholding farmer (verified land ownership required).
- Must have a valid Aadhaar number.
- Aadhaar must be linked to your bank account.
- Bank account should be active and registered under your name.
- Completion of e-KYC is mandatory.
If you meet all these criteria, the funds will be credited automatically during each installment cycle.
How PM-KISAN Has Grown?
- 1st Installment (2019) – 3.16 crore farmers received ₹6,324 crore.
- 19th Installment (Feb 2025) – Over 10 crore farmers received ₹23,500 crore.
- 20th Installment (Aug 2025) – 9.7 crore farmers received ₹20,500 crore.
Over the years, the scheme witness exponential expansion, both in coverage and impact.
No Farmer Left Behind
To bring more eligible farmers under its umbrella, the government launch multiple saturation drives since 2023, these are as follows –
- During the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, over 1 crore new farmers were add.
- Within the initial 100 days of newly form government in June 2024, an additional 25 lakh farmers were successfully add to the scheme’s beneficiary list.
- 30 lakh pending registrations were approved through special campaigns.
- State officials are now authorized to help 500 farmers each complete e-KYC offline.
- These focused efforts show the government’s determination to leave no farmer behind.
PM-KISAN: A Safety Net in Uncertain Times
For many farmers, this ₹2,000 is not just a handout; it’s seed capital, school fees, medical aid, or emergency backup. Especially in a climate where rainfall is uncertain, market prices fluctuate, and costs are rising, PM-KISAN provides a stable financial lifeline.
And most importantly, it arrives without middlemen, without delay, and with full transparency; a feature that has help the scheme earn massive trust among rural households.
How it is a Game-Changer in Farmer Welfare?
The 20th installment of PM-KISAN once again proves how direct, digital, and dignified support can uplift millions. What began as a ₹6,000 yearly support mechanism now evolve into one of the largest farmer aid programs in the world, setting global benchmarks in good governance and digital delivery.
With tech innovations, stronger grievance redressal, multilingual AI tools, and a growing outreach, PM-KISAN isn’t just solving today’s challenges; it’s preparing Indian farming for the future.
As Prime Minister Modi said from Varanasi “Every rupee we send through PM-KISAN is not just a transaction, it’s our promise of support to the hands that feed our nation.”
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