PM Kisan 22nd Instalment: ₹2,000 To Be Credited Likely in Last Week of February

Published: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 17:17 [IST]

Farmers enrolled under the PM Kisan Yojana are waiting for the 22nd instalment of ₹2,000, which is expected in the last week of February. As in earlier rounds, the amount will be transferred directly to bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Beneficiaries must ensure that e-KYC is complete and that their Aadhaar is linked to their bank account. Without proper verification, the instalment may be delayed.

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Under the PM Kisan Yojana, farmers are expecting the 22nd installment of ₹2,000 in late February, with funds transferred via DBT; the scheme, launched December 1, 2018, provides ₹6,000 annually in three installments, and beneficiaries must ensure e-KYC and Aadhaar-bank account linking. The 21st installment, released November 19, 2026, by Narendra Modi, benefitted over 9.35 crore farmers.

PM Kisan 22nd Instalment 2 000 To Be Credited Likely in Last Week of February

What Is PM Kisan Yojana Scheme?

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) was launched on 1 December 2018 as a Central Sector scheme fully funded by the Government of India.

Under the scheme:

Eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 per year

The amount is paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 each

Money is transferred directly through DBT

In the first 20 instalments, the Centre transferred more than ₹3.70 lakh crore to over 11 crore farmer families.

PM Kisan 22th Installment Date

Past payment dates show a late-February pattern:

13th instalment - 27 February 2023

16th instalment - 28 February 2024

19th instalment - 24 February

21st instalment - 19 November 2026

The 21st instalment was released by Narendra Modi, benefiting over 9.35 crore farmers, with more than ₹18,000 crore transferred.

Based on previous trends, the 22nd instalment is likely in the last week of February, though the final date will be announced officially.

How To Check PM Kisan Status Check Aadhar Card

Farmers can check their status at the official portal:
https://pmkisan.gov.in

Steps:

Visit the website

Click on "Beneficiary List"

Select State, District, Sub-district, Block and Village

Click Submit

The list will show whether the name is included for the upcoming transfer.

Farmers can also use the "Know Your Status (KYS)" option on the website or mobile app to verify payment details.

Important for Beneficiaries

Before the next transfer window:

Complete e-KYC

Verify Aadhaar details

Check bank account linkage

Ensure personal details are correct

Payments will be credited only if all records are updated. For confirmed dates and official updates, farmers should rely on the PM-KISAN portal and government announcements.

Published On February 17, 2026