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PM Kisan 22nd Installment Update: As the Union Budget of India approaches, the expectations of common people, taxpayers, and millions of farmers across the country are rising. Amidst increasing farming costs and the high prices of fertilizers, seeds, and diesel, farmers are hoping for significant relief from Budget 2026. This is why the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana) is being discussed so much these days. Farmers hope that this time the government might increase the installment amount under the PM Kisan scheme.

So, the question is whether the 22nd installment of PM Kisan (PM Kisan Yojana 22nd Installment) will be more than before, and what major changes can be expected. Let's find out...

Update on PM Kisan's 22nd Installment
Millions of farmers across the country are waiting for the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan Nidhi Yojana 22nd Installment). This time, the government has made some changes to the rules, and if these are not followed, the Rs. 2000 installment might get stuck before reaching the account. Therefore, it is important for farmers to know every update related to the next installment of PM Kisan.

Under the PM Kisan scheme, farmers have so far received the benefit of 21 installments. The previous, i.e., the 21st installment, was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on November 19, 2025. Since then, farmers have been eagerly waiting for the 22nd installment (PM Kisan Yojana 22nd Installment).

What is the PM Kisan Yojana?
The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was launched in February 2019. This scheme aims to provide financial support to small and marginal farmers. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive a total of Rs. 6000 per year. This amount is sent directly to their bank accounts in three equal installments every four months. Farmers have high hopes for the Budget 2026
Discussions surrounding the PM Kisan Yojana are particularly intense this time because the central government is set to present its general budget on February 1, 2026. Farmers hope that the government might increase the annual amount of Rs 6000 provided under this scheme. Amidst rising agricultural costs, farmers are hoping for significant relief from the budget.

When will the 22nd installment of PM Kisan be released?
The government has not yet made any official announcement regarding the date of the 22nd installment of the PM Kisan Yojana. However, looking at the previous installment patterns, the money is usually disbursed every four months. Therefore, it is believed that the 22nd installment might be released in the last week of February 2026. The chances of it being released before the budget are considered low.

This major change is happening this time: Farmer ID is mandatory along with e-KYC.
The biggest change in the PM Kisan Yojana this time is the introduction of a unique Farmer ID. The government has made it clear that e-KYC alone will no longer suffice. Farmers who do not have a Farmer ID may have their next installment withheld.

The Farmer ID is considered the digital identity of the farmer. It contains information about the farmer's land, the crops grown, agricultural data, livestock details, and income-related information. The government's objective is to ensure that the benefits of the scheme reach only genuine farmers and to prevent fraudulent claims.

Other reasons why the next installment of PM Kisan might be stopped
Sometimes, installments are stopped not only due to the lack of a Farmer ID. Discrepancies in Aadhaar and bank account details are also major reasons. Spelling mistakes in names...

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