PM Kisan is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. The scheme introduced in 2018 provides income support of Rs. 6000 annually in 3 equal installments of Rs. 2000 each every 4 months to all land holding farmer families. Notably under the scheme, the definition of family is husband, wife and minor children.

Who determines eligibility for income support for farmer families under the scheme?
As per pmkisan.nic.in, State Government and UT administration will identify the farmer families which are eligible for support as per scheme guidelines.
PM Kisan eKYC mandatory norm
As per the website of PM Kisan, eligible individuals under the scheme need to compulsorily follow the eKYC norm. "eKYC is MANDATORY for PMKISAN Registered Farmers. OTP Based eKYC is available on PMKISAN Portal or nearest CSC centres may be contacted for Biometric based eKYC. Deadline of eKYC for all the PMKISAN beneficiaries has been extended till 31st July 2022", says the website.
When are the PM Kisan installments disbursed or paid?
As per the FAQs on the site, which answers the question-How many times will the benefit be given in a year? The site states benefit will be provided in three equal installments of Rs. 2000/- each for
every 4 months period into the bank account of all eligible beneficiaries.
When is the next PM Kisan installment due for payment?
In general, the first 4 months counted for PM Kisan installment run from April-July, likewise, the second period extends from August-November, and the third and the last period is from December to March. So, as the last i.e. 11th PM Kisan payment was made on March 31st, the next payment is expected in July 1. The linked account of the beneficiaries are directly credited with the installment.
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