Here is the SEO friendly blog article based on the provided transcript. ### PM Kisan 20th Installment: Will the ₹2000 be Released on July 18? As of July 18th, beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana are eagerly awaiting the 20th installment of their ₹2000 payment. The scheme, designed to support farmers, provides an annual sum of ₹6000, which the central government transfers directly into accounts via DBT in three separate installments. #### Understanding the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana Under the PM Kisan scheme, the Indian government provides financial assistance of ₹6000 per year to eligible farmers. This amount is distributed in three equal installments of ₹2000 each. The last, or 19th installment, was released by the government on February 24, 2025. #### Why is the 20th Installment Delayed? The scheme’s installments are typically released every four months. However, it has now been nearly five months since the last payment, which is the first time such a significant delay has occurred in the history of the program. The primary reason for this delay is a rule change stipulating that only one person within a husband and wife pair is eligible to receive the payment. #### Speculation Surrounding the July 18 Release Date There has been widespread speculation that the 20th installment would be released today, July 18th. This belief was fueled by the Prime Minister’s large public rally scheduled in Motihari, Bihar. Historically, the Prime Minister often announces the release of PM Kisan funds during such large public gatherings, initiating the DBT transfer with the press of a button. The government has already released the ₹2000 funds to the banks, which are now awaiting the final go-ahead to transfer the money to individual beneficiary accounts. #### What the Official PM Kisan Portal Says Despite the rumors, the official PM Kisan portal (pmkisan.gov.in) does not have any new updates. The website’s homepage still displays the notification for the 19th installment released on February 24. Whenever a new installment is scheduled, the government issues an official statement and updates the date on the portal. As of now, no official date for the 20th installment has been announced on the website. #### Conclusion: Is the Money Coming Today? Based on the information available on the official portal, the 20th installment of the PM Kisan Yojana will not be released today, July 18th. The government typically announces the official release date at least five days in advance. Since no such announcement has been made, it is clear that the payment will not be processed today. #### When Can We Expect the Next Installment? The funds will not be transferred until the central government officially announces a release date. There is some speculation that the release might be timed with the announcement of the Bihar elections, potentially as a move to appeal to voters. Beneficiaries must wait for the official date to be published on the PM Kisan portal.
