The government has officially announced that the 23rd instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme will be released on June 20, 2026. According to reports from pmkisanofficial, this confirmation ends weeks of speculation among beneficiaries who have been awaiting the next payment under the Centre's flagship income-support programme. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to release the latest instalment from Hooghly district in West Bengal, marking the first such PM-KISAN disbursement event from the state since the formation of a BJP government there.
Eligible farmers will receive ₹2,000 directly into their bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. As reported by pmkisanofficial, the upcoming payment follows the 22nd instalment, which was released on March 13, 2026 and benefited more than 9 crore farmers across the country. The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in 2019, provides annual income support of ₹6,000 to eligible landholding farmer families, distributed in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each.
Beneficiaries have been advised to ensure that their e-KYC process is complete and that their Aadhaar details are correctly linked with their bank accounts. According to reports, farmers who fail to complete mandatory verification requirements may face delays in receiving the payment. Authorities have urged farmers to check their beneficiary status, verify their details on the PM-KISAN portal and ensure their names appear on the beneficiary list before the instalment is released. The scheme remains one of the Centre's largest direct benefit transfer programmes, aiming to strengthen rural incomes through regular financial assistance.
Reports suggest that nearly 9-10 crore farmers across the country are expected to benefit from the latest instalment. The PM-KISAN scheme provides annual income support to eligible landholding farmer families, with the initiative designed to strengthen rural incomes through regular financial assistance. With the release date now confirmed, beneficiaries can expect the next ₹2,000 payment to begin reaching eligible accounts from June 20, 2026, provided all documentation and verification requirements have been completed.
