PM Kisan 20th Installment: Understanding the Delay and New Expected Date Farmers across India are eagerly awaiting the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) scheme. This scheme, which provides an annual financial benefit of ₹6000 in three installments, has seen an unusual delay, causing concern among beneficiaries. Here is a detailed update based on the latest information. ## An Unprecedented 5-Month Wait The PM Kisan scheme, launched in 2019, is designed to provide payments to farmers every four months. However, the last installment was disbursed on February 24th, and it has now been nearly five months, a first in the scheme’s history. The payment, which was generally expected in June, has been delayed through July as well, leaving many wondering about the cause. ## Reasons for the Delay Several factors may have contributed to this delay. The government is currently conducting a major verification drive, described as a “surgical strike” on fraudulent beneficiaries. A key part of this is enforcing the rule that only one person per family—either the husband or the wife—is eligible to receive the benefits. This is being done to ensure that the money reaches only genuine farmers. Additionally, the Prime Minister’s busy schedule, including several foreign tours, has been cited as a potential reason for the postponed disbursement. A previously planned release on June 20th from Siwan, Bihar, was also canceled for undisclosed reasons. ## Government Warning: Beware of Fraud and Scams The government has issued a specific warning to all beneficiaries regarding scams related to the PM Kisan scheme. Farmers are advised to be cautious of fake news, fraudulent messages, and misleading apps circulating on social media. Do not click on any suspicious links or download any apps that promise to release your payment. The government has clarified that the installment amount will be directly credited to your bank account, and no further action is required on your part. For authentic information, rely only on the official PM Kisan portal: pmkisan.gov.in. Never share your bank account details or other personal information in response to unsolicited calls or messages. ## New Expected Release Timeline Based on the Prime Minister’s upcoming schedule, a clearer timeline for the payment release has emerged. The Prime Minister is scheduled for a four-day foreign tour from July 23rd, visiting Britain on the 23rd and 24th, followed by the Maldives on the 25th and 26th. Following this, the “Mann Ki Baat” program is scheduled for July 27th. Given this schedule, it is now clear that the PM Kisan installment will not be released before July 27th. Beneficiaries can expect the payment to be disbursed anytime after July 27th. An official announcement on the exact date is awaited. ## The Scheme is Not Ending Despite the long delay, beneficiaries should not worry about the scheme being discontinued. The payment is 100% guaranteed and will be credited to all eligible farmers’ accounts. The delay is solely due to the extensive verification process being undertaken by the government to weed out ineligible applicants and is not caused by a lack of funds.