Kisan 24th Installment: Will the INR 2,000 Payment Arrive Around Dussehra? Check Expected Date and Status

PM Kisan 24th Installment: Millions of farmers across India are waiting for the next INR 2,000 payment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. With the festive season approaching, questions are growing over whether the 24th instalment will be released around Dussehra 2026.

However, as of September 23, 2026, the government has not officially announced a specific date for the release of the 24th instalment. Farmers should therefore be cautious about social media posts claiming that a particular Dussehra date has already been fixed.

PM Kisan 24th Instalment: When Can Farmers Expect INR 2,000?

Under PM-KISAN, eligible farmer families receive INR 6,000 per year in three equal instalments of INR 2,000. The money is transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. 

The official PM-KISAN website confirms that the 23rd instalment was released on June 20, 2026 from Tarakeswar, Hooghly, West Bengal. The official portal currently does not list a confirmed release date for the 24th instalment. 

Based on the scheme's regular instalment cycle, farmers may expect the next payment during the October 2026 period, but this should not be treated as an official release date until the government makes an announcement.

Will PM Kisan 24th Instalment Be Released on Dussehra?

The possibility of the payment being released around Dussehra has attracted attention among farmers. However, there is currently no official confirmation that the 24th instalment will be credited specifically on Dussehra.

The final date will depend on the government's official release schedule. Farmers should rely on the PM-KISAN website and official announcements rather than viral messages or unverified social media claims.

How Much Money Will Farmers Receive?

Eligible beneficiaries will receive INR 2,000 under the 24th instalment.

The PM-KISAN scheme provides:

• INR 6,000 annual financial assistance
• Three instalments of INR 2,000 each
• Direct transfer to the beneficiary's bank account
• Payments subject to eligibility and required verification

The official PM-KISAN portal states that the scheme is fully funded by the Government of India and provides income support to eligible landholding farmer families. 

e-KYC Is Mandatory for PM Kisan Beneficiaries

Farmers waiting for the next instalment should make sure that their e-KYC has been completed.

The official PM-KISAN portal specifically states that e-KYC is mandatory for registered farmers. The portal also provides biometric-based e-KYC facilities through authorised channels.

If a farmer's e-KYC or other eligibility verification is incomplete, the payment may not be processed.

Why Could Your INR 2,000 Payment Be Delayed?

Not every registered farmer will necessarily receive the instalment automatically. The government has identified cases that may fall under the scheme's exclusion criteria and has temporarily withheld benefits in certain cases pending physical verification. 

Farmers should therefore check:

1. Whether their e-KYC is completed
2. Whether their bank account details are correct
3. Whether their Aadhaar-related information is properly updated
4. Whether their beneficiary status is active
5. Whether their land and eligibility records have any pending verification
6. Whether their payment status shows any issue on the PM-KISAN portal

How to Check PM Kisan Payment Status

Farmers can check their payment information through the official Know Your Status facility.

The PM-KISAN portal provides details such as:

• Payment status
• Bank name
• UTR number
• Payment mode
• Account credited status
• Credit date
• Financial-year-wise e-KYC information 

Farmers can visit the official PM-KISAN portal and select "Know Your Status" to check their details.

Official PM-KISAN website: PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Portal

PM Kisan 24th Instalment: Key Details

Particular	Details
Scheme	PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi
Upcoming payment	24th instalment
Amount	INR 2,000
Annual assistance	INR 6,000
Previous instalment	23rd instalment
23rd instalment date	June 20, 2026
24th instalment date	Not officially announced
Expected period	October 2026, based on the regular cycle
Payment method	Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
e-KYC	Mandatory

What Should Farmers Do Now?

Farmers do not need to wait for the official release date to check their eligibility. They can log in to the PM-KISAN portal and verify their beneficiary and payment status.

It is particularly important to complete e-KYC and resolve any discrepancies in bank, Aadhaar or beneficiary information before the next instalment is released.

Bottom Line

The PM-Kisan 24th instalment is expected to be the next INR 2,000 payment for eligible beneficiaries, but the government has not yet officially announced a specific release date as of September 23, 2026.

The previous instalment was released on June 20, 2026, and the regular payment cycle points toward October 2026 for the next instalment. However, claims that the money will definitely arrive on a particular Dussehra date should be treated as unconfirmed until an official announcement is made. 

Farmers should keep their e-KYC, bank details and beneficiary status updated and monitor the official PM-KISAN portal for the final announcement.