KKN Gurugram Desk | In a major update for farmers across India, the government has made registration mandatory to receive the 20th installment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Yojana. According to the latest report from Muzaffarpur district, farmers must now complete their e-KYC and digital land verification to continue receiving benefits under the scheme.

Authorities have set up special registration camps across villages, and farmers are being urged to register without delay to ensure uninterrupted payments.

What Is PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?

The PM-Kisan scheme, launched by the Government of India in December 2018, provides financial support of ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments to small and marginal farmers.

The funds are transferred directly into the bank accounts of eligible farmers in the following manner:

• ₹2,000 per installment

• Paid three times annually (April–July, August–November, December–March)

As of now, 19 installments have been disbursed, and the 20th installment is due in mid-2025.

Why Is Registration Now Mandatory?

The District Agriculture Office (DAO) in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has stated that the registration drive is intended to:

1. Update farmer records digitally

2. Ensure that only eligible beneficiaries continue to receive funds

3. Link land ownership documents with the beneficiary database

4. Prevent fraudulent or duplicate payments

Farmers who fail to register will be ineligible to receive the next installment, officials confirmed.

Muzaffarpur’s Action Plan: Special Camps in Rural Villages

As part of the ongoing drive:

• A total of 1,125 revenue villages in Muzaffarpur district have been covered

• Over 7.52 lakh farmers have been identified as eligible

• 21,309 farmers have already registered as of June 2025

• The drive is being conducted daily, with an emphasis on doorstep services

Key officials involved:

• District Magistrate: Subrat Kumar Sen (Monitoring the campaign directly)

• District Agriculture Officer (DAO): Sudhir Kumar

• Departments Involved: Agriculture Department + Revenue Department

What Documents Are Required for PM Kisan Registration?

Farmers must carry the following documents to the village camps:

1. Aadhaar Card (for e-KYC verification)

2. Land Ownership Records (such as Jamabandi or Khatiyan)

3. Bank Account Details (linked to Aadhaar)

4. Recent Passport Size Photograph

5. Mobile Number

All these details are uploaded digitally at the time of registration.

e-KYC and Digital Upload Process Explained

One of the main highlights of the new process is real-time e-KYC and document digitization.

Here’s how it works:

• Farmers provide Aadhaar and land details at the camp

• Officers complete biometric verification using e-KYC devices

• Land records are matched with government database

• A unique permanent registration number is generated for each farmer

This unique ID will help streamline the distribution of benefits in other schemes as well.

Who Must Register?

According to district authorities:

• Farmers already receiving PM Kisan installments must register again if their records are not updated

• New applicants must undergo the full registration and verification process

• Farmers who haven’t completed e-KYC or land record submission will be disqualified

This makes it crucial for every PM Kisan beneficiary to cross-check their status before the 20th installment release.

How Many Farmers Are Affected?

The registration mandate affects:

• Over 7.5 lakh farmers in Muzaffarpur district alone

• Millions more across other districts in Bihar and nationwide, where similar drives are underway

Given the massive scale of the PM Kisan database—over 11 crore farmers registered across India—this re-verification step is one of the largest digital exercises in rural welfare history.

What Happens If You Don’t Register?

Farmers who fail to complete registration or e-KYC before the final cut-off will face the following consequences:

• Non-receipt of the 20th installment

• Permanent removal from the PM Kisan beneficiary list

• Ineligibility for allied government schemes linked with landholding and income

Authorities are urging all eligible beneficiaries to complete the process before the upcoming verification deadline, which may vary district-wise.

Statewide and National Drive Underway

Apart from Muzaffarpur, similar registration and e-KYC drives are taking place in:

• Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, and Gaya districts of Bihar

• Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha, where digital verification has been lagging

• Other states like Punjab, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, where verification drives are nearing completion

The aim is to sanitize the PM Kisan database before the 20th installment is credited.

Benefits of Permanent Registration Number

Once a farmer receives the unique permanent registration number, they can:

• Track future PM Kisan installments online

• Apply for other government schemes like PM Fasal Bima Yojana, Soil Health Card, and PM Kusum

• Avoid repeat documentation in future application processes

• Establish clear proof of landownership and scheme participation

This number will serve as a digital farmer identity, particularly beneficial in times of disaster relief, crop subsidy distribution, and insurance claims.

Officials Urge Farmers to Act Quickly

District Agriculture Officer Sudhir Kumar has appealed to all farmers:

“We are conducting this campaign daily at the village level. Farmers should take advantage of this opportunity and complete their registration. This ensures they don’t miss out on any government support.”

He added that no leniency will be shown after the final submission deadline.

Farmers’ Voices: Frustration Over Delays and Tech Barriers

While many welcome the digitization push, some farmers have raised concerns over:

• Technical glitches in e-KYC devices

• Limited access to internet in remote areas

• Lack of information about documentation required

• Difficulty understanding the registration process, especially for elderly farmers

Rural development volunteers and agriculture assistants are being deployed to assist illiterate or elderly farmers in filling out forms and completing verification.

Next Steps: How to Check If You Are Registered

To check your PM Kisan status:

1. Visit the official website: pmkisan.gov.in

2. Click on “Beneficiary Status”

3. Enter your Aadhaar or registration number

4. Confirm your last installment details

5. If no record is found, visit the nearest camp or CSC center immediately

The PM Kisan 20th installment is expected to be released in July or August 2025, but only registered and verified farmers will receive the ₹2,000 payment.

Farmers are advised to:

• Visit the nearest camp

• Carry original documents

• Complete e-KYC and land record verification

• Ensure they receive the unique registration number for future reference

The Government of India and State Agriculture Departments are working jointly to ensure 100% digital compliance before the upcoming payment cycle.