The 22nd Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is long awaited by millions of Indian farmers and its nearest release time approaches. As the country enters the new year, all farming households across India are awaiting another installment from what has become a lifeline program under prime minister Modi's leadership Expected Release: February 2026 The 22nd installment of the PM Kisan scheme, according to multiple reports by financial and government welfare experts, will be released in February 2026. Although the specific date for its release has not been officially disclosed, based on payment timing from previous years one can reasonably expect another credit added to landholding farmers' bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) early or mid-February next year.
What Is PM KISAN?
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) scheme was launched by the Government of India. It is a flagship welfare program aimed at subsidizing fares for small farmers and encouraging agriculture in general. In each of the last three years, qualified beneficiaries are paid ₹6,000 through the following three installments of ₹2,000 each. This helps cover on-farm and village living expenses in addition to basic household needs.
The 21st tranche of the scheme was released on November 19, 2025, benefiting more than nine crore farmers nationwide. Bank accounts in a number of states— including Uttar Pradesh and Mizoram—were credited directly.
Who Will Get the 22nd Installment?
The next installment release is expected to benefit those landholding farmers who are on the eligible side and listed in PM Kisan's beneficiary database. The official word by both media advisories and individuals with relevant knowledge and power in this matter is that:
Farmers have to perform E-KYC on the official PM Kisan portal to be eligible,
Their Aadhaar and bank account details must be tied together properly, and
While land records are uncertain, it is necessary that they be up to date.
If you fail to do your E-KYC or hold incomplete records, you will definitely be delayed in receiving the next installment. Farmers are urged by official government advisories to get everything in order on pmkisan.gov.in way before the February window.
How to Check Status
Eligible farmers can use the official portal to view their payment status the beneficiary list and find out if they have any funds knocking when they enter their Aadhaar number or phone registers. They can keep track of what is owed them too in this way.
A Confirmatory Signal
The PM Kisan scheme has been a vital support for the rural backbone of India’s agriculture. Receiving the 22nd installment brings yet another step toward maintaining farmer welfare as a central focus for governing purpose in the 2026 agricultural calendar.