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PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: Will Income Tax-Paying Farmers Or Their Spouses Receive The Rs 2,000 Tranche?
PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: According to guidelines, income tax-paying individuals are not eligible for PM-Kisan benefits — regardless of how small their landholding may be. PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: As a week into the month of July has already passed, lakhs of Indian farmers are awaiting the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to release the next tranche of Rs 2,000 to cultivators this month. However, there has been no official announcement about the release date of the payout. Last year, PM Modi had released the June installment in June. This year, however, the timeline appears to be shifting, with July now emerging as the likely period for the release. According to the scheme's official guidelines, income tax-paying individuals are not eligible for PM-Kisan benefits — regardless of how small their landholding may be. Any person who has paid income tax in the last assessment year is excluded from the scheme, according to the eligibility clause. This exclusion also extends to the spouse of the taxpayer. This means if a farmer or their husband/wife filed and paid income tax for the previous financial year (AY 2024-25), they will not be eligible to receive the upcoming 20th installment — even if they have received past payments. Farmers with a secondary income — like part-time teaching, pension, or shopkeeping — are required to pay income tax if such income crosses exemption limit of Rs 3 lakh under the new scheme. If you're a farmer and uncertain about your eligibility, here's what you can do: Check your status on under 'Beneficiary Status' using your Aadhaar or bank account number. If your name is not showing, verify whether you or your spouse filed income tax last year. If there has been a mistake, you can approach your District Grievance Redressal Committee or contact your local CSC (Common Service Centre) for rectification. PM Kisan: How To Search Your Point Of Contact For Any Query? In case of issues such as e-KYC failure, incorrect bank details, Aadhaar mismatch, mobile number errors or any other issue, farmers are advised to verify their details and reach out to the correct point of contact (PoC). Here's how you can find your point of contact under the PM-Kisan scheme: 1. Visit PM Kisan's official website, 2. Scroll a bit and click on 'Search Your Point of Contact (POC)' 3. Select 'Search Distric Nodal'. 4. Select your state and district. Now, the name of the official, his designation, his mobile number and email-ID address will be displayed. You can contact them for any PM Kisan-related query. PM Kisan: When Will PM Modi Release the 20th Installment? PM Modi is expected to release the 20th installment of the PM Kisan scheme in July 2025. The last (19th) installment was issued in February 2025. Why Is 20th Installment Getting Delayed? The PM Kisan installment usually comes in February, June, and October. Many expected a similar timeline this year. However, this time, the 20th installment seems to have got delayed as there is no official announcement on the date so far. There have also been no official words on the reason why it is getting delayed this time. However, reports suggest that the amount will most likely be released in July by PM Modi at an event, which will be announced soon. How To Complete e-KYC? As the installment is expected to come soon, eligible farmers are required to complete before that to avoid payment failure. e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) is mandatory for all PM Kisan beneficiaries. Without it, your name may be dropped from the beneficiary list. As per the scheme's official website, 'eKYC is MANDATORY for PMKISAN Registered Farmers." You can complete e-KYC in three simple ways: OTP-based e-KYC, biometric e-KYC, facial authentication. How To Check Your PM-Kisan Installment Status Visit Click on 'Know Your Status' Enter your registration number or Aadhaar number Check whether your name is on the beneficiary list Also ensure that your eKYC is completed, as it is mandatory for installment release. What Is The PM Kisan Scheme? Launched in 2019 after being announced in the Interim Budget by then Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, the PM Kisan scheme has become the world's largest DBT scheme. Under it, eligible farmers receive Rs 2,000 every four months totaling Rs 6,000 annually in the following cycles — April-July, August-November, and December-March. The money is deposited directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. Who Is Eligible for PM Kisan? To qualify for the PM Kisan's 20th installment, one must: Be a citizen of India Own cultivable land Be a small or marginal farmer Not be a pensioner receiving Rs 10,000 or more per month Not have filed income tax Not be an institutional landholder. How To Apply For PM Kisan Samman Nidhi? top videos View all Go to Click on 'New Farmer Registration' Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha Fill in the details, click 'Yes' Complete the form, submit it, and take a printout For any queries, you can call the PM-KISAN helpline numbers — 155261 and 011-24300606. About the Author Mohammad Haris Haris is Deputy News Editor (Business) at He writes on various issues related to markets, economy and companies. Having a decade of experience in financial journalism, Haris has been previously More Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends, stock updates, tax, IPO, banking finance, real estate, savings and investments. Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates—only on News18. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : PM Kisan instalment PM Kisan Samman Nidhi PM Kisan Scheme Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 07, 2025, 12:33 IST News business » economy PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: Will Income Tax-Paying Farmers Or Their Spouses Receive The Rs 2,000 Tranche?
Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Indian Express
Crop insurance scam: FIR filed against 40 service centre operators for filing 4,453 bogus claims
INITIATING ACTION in one of the biggest crop insurance frauds in Maharashtra under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), the agriculture department has filed an FIR against 40 Common Service Centre (CSC) operators in Nanded district for allegedly filing 4,453 bogus crop insurance applications during the kharif 2024 season. The CSC operators are digital access points that help farmers submit government-related applications including the crop insurance. According to the FIR registered in Nanded Rural police station, accessed by The Indian Express, the CSC operators submitted applications in the names of farmers, without their knowledge, using fake or manipulated land ownership documents, self-declarations, and bank details. In certain cases, the insurance was also claimed on government-owned land, non-agricultural land (NA), and plots without valid lease agreements or consent from the actual landholders. The complaint was filed by Madhav Gopal Channe, Agricultural Officer, Nanded, who alleged that several applications were uploaded through the PMFBY portal by CSCs using forged 7/12 extracts and other falsified documents. 'The fraudulent entries were detected during document verification conducted by United India Insurance Company, which flagged the anomalies in February 2025,' the FIR stated. The FIR further names farmers from districts such as Beed, Parbhani, Pune, Latur, Jalna, and even Uttar Pradesh whose names and details were misused without authorisation. The CSC operators allegedly exploited software loopholes and bypassed verification norms in an attempt to siphon off government insurance payouts. Following the initial red flags raised by the insurer, the agriculture department formed a district-level inquiry committee on March 4, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Nanded District Collector. The investigation confirmed that over 10 CSCs had filed more than 100 bogus applications each. The police complaint, officially registered at the Nanded Rural police station on May 29, 2025, states: 'With intent to fraudulently claim crop insurance benefits, 4,453 fake applications were filed using land not legally owned, leased, or consented for use. These included names of out-of-state farmers. Legal action should be initiated against the 40 CSC operators involved.' The scam is the latest in a series of irregularities that emerged after the state government's now-scrapped ₹1 crop insurance scheme. Introduced in 2023 by the Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government, the scheme brought the farmer contribution for crop insurance down to ₹1, resulting in applications jumping from 1.04 crore (2022) to 2.42 crore in 2023. However, the scheme quickly came under scrutiny after widespread misuse. By early 2024, over five lakh applications were identified as bogus across the state, with claims filed for barren land, religious institutions, petrol pumps, and industrial estates. Most of these bogus claims were made through the CSC operators. The government has also blocked IDs of 140 CSC operators who were allegedly involved in the bogus applications. In April 2025, the government scrapped the ₹1 scheme, reverting to the original PMFBY structure, which mandates a 2% premium for kharif crops, 1.5% for rabi crops, and 5% for commercial and horticultural crops. A new Government Resolution issued last month has introduced strict penalties, including criminal prosecution and a five-year ban on accessing any government subsidies or welfare schemes for those found guilty of fraudulent claims—farmers and CSC operators alike. As part of broader reforms, the government has made farmer ID and e-Peek Pahani (digital crop inspection) mandatory for all future insurance claims. An agriculture department official said, 'This wasn't random misuse—it was systemic fraud using software access, document manipulation, and mass-uploading of applications. The action in Nanded is just the beginning. More such clusters are under investigation.'
News18
28-06-2025
- Business
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PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: How To Update Your Mobile Number To Avoid Missing Rs 2,000 Alert
PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: Farmers get SMS alerts confirming the credit of the installments on the registered mobile number. It is necessary to update in case you change it. PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: As lakhs of farmers across India eagerly await the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, the next tranche of Rs 2,000 is likely to be released in July. Meanwhile, eligible farmers can use this time to update their documents or any details. Here's how to update your mobile number for the PM Kisan scheme: Farmers receive SMS alerts confirming the credit of PM-Kisan installments on the registered mobile number. An OTP-based Aadhaar verification requires a correct mobile number. Mobile number is also essential for status updates, grievance redressal, and re-verification. So, if your phone number is lost or deactivate now, the new number needs to be updated. 1. Visit the Official Website — 2. Scroll down a bit on the homepage, click on 'Update Mobile Number' 3. Enter Your Registration Number or Aadhaar Number 4. Enter Captcha Code and hit 'Search' to proceed. 5. Once your profile is fetched, enter your new mobile number and click Submit. 6. Verify via OTP. You may receive an OTP on the new number for confirmation. If you're unable to update the mobile number online, visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or your local agriculture office with Aadhaar card, PM-Kisan registration number, and Proof of mobile number ownership (if required). PM Modi is expected to release the 20th installment of the PM Kisan scheme in July 2025. The last (19th) installment was issued in February 2025. Why Is 20th Installment Getting Delayed? The PM Kisan installment usually comes in February, June, and October. Many expected a similar timeline this year. However, this time, the 20th installment seems to have got delayed as there is no official announcement on the date so far. There have also been no official words on the reason why it is getting delayed this time. However, reports suggest that the amount will most likely be released in July by PM Modi at an event, which will be announced soon. How To Complete e-KYC? As the installment is expected to come soon, eligible farmers are required to complete before that to avoid payment failure. e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) is mandatory for all PM Kisan beneficiaries. Without it, your name may be dropped from the beneficiary list. As per the scheme's official website, 'eKYC is MANDATORY for PMKISAN Registered Farmers." You can complete e-KYC in three simple ways: OTP-Based e-KYC: If your Aadhaar is linked to your mobile number, visit PM Kisan's website and verify using the OTP. Biometric e-KYC: Visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) for fingerprint authentication. Facial Authentication: A special facility for senior citizens and physically challenged farmers is now available at CSCs, allowing e-KYC through facial recognition. What To Do If Your PM-Kisan Name Doesn't Match Aadhaar? If you're facing this issue, here's how you can correct it: Online Method Visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) or Agriculture Department office with Aadhaar card, land records, bank passbook, and PM-Kisan ID (if available). Visit Click on 'Know Your Status' Enter your registration number or Aadhaar number Check whether your name is on the beneficiary list Also ensure that your eKYC is completed, as it is mandatory for installment release. What Is The PM Kisan Scheme? Launched in 2019 after being announced in the Interim Budget by then Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, the PM Kisan scheme has become the world's largest DBT scheme. Under it, eligible farmers receive Rs 2,000 every four months totaling Rs 6,000 annually in the following cycles — April-July, August-November, and December-March. The money is deposited directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. Who Is Eligible for PM Kisan? To qualify for the PM Kisan's 20th installment, one must: Be a citizen of India Own cultivable land Be a small or marginal farmer Not be a pensioner receiving Rs 10,000 or more per month Not have filed income tax Not be an institutional landholder. How To Apply For PM Kisan Samman Nidhi? top videos View all Go to Click on 'New Farmer Registration' Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha Fill in the details, click 'Yes' Complete the form, submit it, and take a printout For any queries, you can call the PM-KISAN helpline numbers — 155261 and 011-24300606. About the Author Mohammad Haris Haris is Deputy News Editor (Business) at He writes on various issues related to markets, economy and companies. Having a decade of experience in financial journalism, Haris has been previously More Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends, stock updates, tax, IPO, banking finance, real estate, savings and investments. Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates—only on News18. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : PM Kisan instalment PM Kisan Samman Nidhi PM Kisan Scheme Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 28, 2025, 12:28 IST News business » economy PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: How To Update Your Mobile Number To Avoid Missing Rs 2,000 Alert
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27-06-2025
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PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: What To Do If Your PM-Kisan Name Doesn't Match Aadhaar?
Last Updated: PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: PM Modi may release the amount soon, most likely in the first week of July, though the exact date and location of the event is yet to be announced. PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: As June draws to a close, lakhs of farmers across the country are checking their PM-Kisan status, awaiting the 20th installment of the government's flagship direct benefit scheme. Though there is no official announcement on the date of the 20th installment of PM Kisan, reports suggest Prime Minister Narendra Modi might release in in the early July. Last year, PM Modi had released the 17th installment of PM-Kisan in June 2024. Many expected a similar timeline this year. But with just a few days left in the month and no formal announcement yet, all eyes are now on early July the next Rs 2,000 tranche under the PM Kisan scheme. Meanwhile, farmers can check their beneficiary name in the PM Kisan list. They must also make sure that the PM Kisan name should be the same as the name mentioned on Aadhaar. The Aadhaar mismatch issue can block an eligible farmer from receiving the funds. PM-Kisan Yojana, which offers Rs 6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers in three equal installments, depends heavily on accurate Aadhaar-based verification. Even a minor discrepancy between the name on the PM-Kisan registration and the Aadhaar card can result in rejection or delay in payment. 'Many farmers enter their name in local language or with a missing middle name, while Aadhaar has the full legal name. The system fails to match it and flags it," said a Common Service Centre (CSC) executive from Haryana. What To Do If Your PM-Kisan Name Doesn't Match Aadhaar? If you're facing this issue, here's how you can correct it: Offline Method How To Check Your PM-Kisan Installment Status Visit Click on 'Know Your Status' Enter your registration number or Aadhaar number Check whether your name is on the beneficiary list Also ensure that your eKYC is completed, as it is mandatory for installment release. What Is The PM Kisan Scheme? Launched in 2019 after being announced in the Interim Budget by then Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, the PM Kisan scheme has become the world's largest DBT scheme. Under it, eligible farmers receive Rs 2,000 every four months totaling Rs 6,000 annually in the following cycles — April-July, August-November, and December-March. The money is deposited directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: When Will It Be Released? As the last (19th) installment was issued in February 2025, the 20th installment is expected in July 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to release the amount soon, most likely in the first week of July, though the exact date and location of the event is yet to be announced. Meanwhile, farmers are advised to complete their e-KYC, check their eligibility, verify their beneficiary status, and register if they haven't yet applied. Who Is Eligible for PM Kisan? To qualify for the PM Kisan's 20th installment, one must: PM Kisan e-KYC: Mandatory For Installments As per the scheme's official website, 'eKYC is MANDATORY for PMKISAN Registered Farmers." You can complete e-KYC via an OTP-based eKYC on PM-KISAN Portal or a biometric-based eKYC at the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC). How To Check PM Kisan Beneficiary Status? Visit Click on 'Know Your Status' Enter your registration number, captcha, and click 'Get Data' Your beneficiary status will be displayed on screen. How To Check Name In PM Kisan Beneficiary List? Visit the official website Click on 'Beneficiary List' Select your state, district, sub-district, block, and village Click on 'Get Report' You'll see the complete list of beneficiaries. How To Apply For PM Kisan Samman Nidhi? Go to Click on 'New Farmer Registration' Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha Fill in the details, click 'Yes' Complete the form, submit it, and take a printout top videos View all For any queries, you can call the PM-KISAN helpline numbers — 155261 and 011-24300606. About the Author Mohammad Haris Haris is Deputy News Editor (Business) at He writes on various issues related to markets, economy and companies. Having a decade of experience in financial journalism, Haris has been previously More Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends, stock updates, tax, IPO, banking finance, real estate, savings and investments. Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates—only on News18. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : PM Kisan instalment PM Kisan Nidhi Samman PM Kisan Scheme Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 25, 2025, 10:33 IST News business » economy PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: What To Do If Your PM-Kisan Name Doesn't Match Aadhaar?
Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Govt: Criminal action, blacklisting against those who file fake crop insurance claim
The state government announced that it will initiate criminal action and impose a five-year blacklisting against those found guilty of filing fake crop insurance claims. In April this year, Maharashtra had scrapped the Re 1 crop insurance scheme after allegations of irregularities and bogus claims. The government then replaced it with the old scheme — Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Under the PMFBY, farmers will have to pay a premium of 2 per cent of the sum assured for Kharif crops, 1.5 per cent for Rabi crops, and 5 per cent for commercial or horticultural crops. The fresh Government Resolution (GR), issued Tuesday, brings sharp penalties against those who tries to misuse the scheme. The action includes criminal action against those who file bogus claims —including farmers, Common Service Centre (CSC) operators, and others—alongside a sweeping ban on access to all government subsidies and welfare and other schemes for five years. The Re 1 crop insurance scheme was a revised version of the PMFBY, introduced in 2023 by the then Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government to make crop insurance virtually free. It triggered a massive surge in applications, rising from 1.04 crore in 2022 to 2.42 crore in 2023. By early 2024, over four lakh applications were identified as bogus. Claims were filed for land where no crops were sown, or for plots belonging to temples, mosques, petrol pumps, and even industrial estates under MIDC. In response, the government blocked 140 CSC IDs which were found linked to such fraud. It also formed a 25-member expert panel led by Agriculture Commissioner Raosaheb Bhagade to study the abuse and recommend a policy overhaul. The committee proposed scrapping the Rs 1 model and reverting to the original PMFBY structure. 'For any crop insurance claim where the farmer's name does not appear on the 7/12 extract—or where bogus land records or crop data are used—the claim will be treated as fraudulent,' the GR said. 'If insurance is taken on another person's land without being a sharecropper or without mutual agreement, legal action will follow.' The GR also directs the Revenue Department to separately flag such cases in official records. 'Strict action will be taken through the tehsildar. If found guilty, the person will be blacklisted and barred from any government scheme for five years,' it stated.
