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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged all state governments to complete Aadhaar seeding, e-KYC and other necessary formalities and send verified lists of beneficiaries to the central government to avoid delays in the payment process.The media reports point to the first week of November 2025 as the likely release window. The timing isn’t random; it overlaps with Bihar’s assembly polls on November 6 and 11, with results on the 14th.While there's no official word yet from the authorities, experts point out that ongoing schemes like PM-KISAN aren't halted by the Model Code of Conduct, which mainly curbs new initiatives during election periods.Some states have already felt the relief. On September 26, farmers in flood-ravaged Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh saw the money credited. Jammu and Kashmir followed on October 7.The minister has been pushing state governments to wrap up essential verifications, like Aadhaar linking (seeding) and e-KYC, to ensure smooth transfers without hold-ups.The scheme is designed to support small and marginal farmers across the country. To be eligible, you need to be a land-owning farmer family with cultivable land in your name.However, there are exclusions: institutional landholders, families with members in high-income brackets (like those paying income tax or holding constitutional posts) and retired government employees with pensions over ₹10,000 monthly don't qualify.Signing up for PM-KISAN requires submitting a few essential details to verify your identity and ensure the money reaches the right hands. Here's what you'll need to provide on the official portal:If you're a farmer who hasn't joined the scheme yet, it's straightforward to get started.Once that's done, your details will be uploaded to the PM-KISAN portal, putting you in line for future instalments.The authorities have made it crystal clear: without completing your e-KYC, you won't receive the funds. It's a simple but mandatory step to link everything securely. To get it done:This quick process ensures your details are up-to-date and protects against any fraudulent claims.You’ll see exactly where your file stands: approved, pending verification, or rejected for a fixable error.Especially with the 21st instalment potentially dropping soon. If you're facing delays, double-check that all your verifications are complete.
