The PM Kisan eKYC 2025 process ensures seamless verification for farmers to receive financial aid under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Completing online eKYC is essential to access the ₹6,000 annual benefit. Farmers can verify their Aadhaar details using face authentication or OTP-based verification through the official PM Kisan portal or mobile app, ensuring hassle-free transactions.

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PM-KISAN Yojana 2025: A Lifeline for Farmers

For farmers struggling with financial uncertainty, PM-KISAN Yojana provides ₹6,000 annually through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Each installment of ₹2,000 brings financial support when it’s needed most.

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Completing PM-KISAN eKYC is essential to receive your payment. Without it, your 20th installment for June 2025 could be delayed. Ensure timely completion by verifying your Aadhaar-linked mobile number or visiting a Common Service Center (CSC) for biometric authentication.

PM-KISAN Face Authentication Feature

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched Face Authentication in the PM-KISAN app, improving accessibility. This feature uses UIDAI iris data for secure Aadhaar-based e-KYC verification without requiring biometric centers.

The 20th installment of PM-KISAN, which is the second payment of 2025, is expected to be released in June 2025, though official confirmation is pending. Farmers must complete PM Kisan eKYC 2025 via OTP verification, biometric authentication at CSC centers, or face authentication on the PM-KISAN mobile app to receive payments. Regularly checking the PM-KISAN portal for updates on eKYC status, beneficiary list, and installment payment schedule is crucial.

Expected Installment Schedule:

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Bhashini Integration for Regional Language Support

PM-KISAN integrates with Bhashini, the National Digital Language Platform, using AI-powered localization to deliver PM-KISAN scheme details in local languages, making information accessible to farmers.

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Benefits of PM-KISAN Face Authentication

• Aadhaar-based e-KYC verification without fingerprint scanners
• No mobile-Aadhaar linkage issues for beneficiaries
• Simplified authentication for elderly farmers

PM-KISAN Scheme Highlights

• Launched: February 2019
• Financial Aid: ₹6,000 per year in three installments
• Funding: 100% Government of India Funded
• Implementation: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
• Objective: Support Small and Marginal Farmers for financial stability and agricultural growth

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PM-KISAN App Features

Farmers can check application status, update Aadhaar details, and view payment history in the PM-KISAN Mobile App, ensuring smooth transactions.

Achievements

• Over 11 crore farmers benefited
• More than 3 crore women farmers included for gender inclusivity

UPSC PYQ (Previous Year Question)

Q: Can the Aadhaar card be used as proof of citizenship or domicile?
A: No, Aadhaar is identity proof, not citizenship proof. It can be deactivated if unused for three years or contains biometric anomalies.

Conclusion

The Face Authentication option in PM-KISAN helps in the ease of access as the verification process carried out through biometric authentication is eliminated and farmers can undergo the e-KYC process easily. Farmers can update welfare schemes in their own languages and understand them more comprehensively as the AI-powered Bhashini would provide timely updates to the farmers. This development encourages digital inclusion in farming that makes information available and engages the farmers in India.