Step-by-step: Go to pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → Know Your Status → enter your Registration Number → click Get OTP → an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number → enter OTP → your PM Kisan beneficiary status appears.
Important 2026 update: The PM-KISAN portal primarily uses Registration Number or Aadhaar-based verification. Mobile number is used to receive OTPs and to retrieve your Registration Number. You enter your Registration Number, and the OTP comes to your mobile. If you don't know your Registration Number, you can retrieve it using your mobile number under 'Know Your Registration Number'.
22nd Installment: Released on 13 March 2026. ₹2,000 transferred to 9.32 crore farmers. If your payment hasn't arrived, this guide explains exactly why and how to fix it.
Why Your Mobile Number Matters More Than Ever in 2026
If you are waiting to know whether your PM Kisan ₹2,000 has been credited — or whether your name is even active — your registered mobile number is the most critical piece of the puzzle right now.
In 2026, the government has made your registered mobile number the backbone of the entire PM Kisan verification system. Every time you check your status on the portal, complete eKYC online, retrieve your registration number, or use the Kisan-eMitra AI chatbot, the system sends an OTP to the mobile number registered in your PM Kisan account. Without that mobile number working, none of these processes work.
This guide covers every way to use your mobile number to check PM Kisan status — the new portal flow, the PMKISAN mobile app, the SMS method, and the AI chatbot — along with what to do when your mobile number is not registered or has changed.
Government Update — March 2026
22nd Installment Released: PM Narendra Modi released the 22nd PM Kisan installment on 13 March 2026 from Guwahati, Assam. Over ₹18,640 crore was transferred to 9.32 crore farmer families via DBT.
Unique Farmer ID Mandatory: The government has introduced a Unique Farmer ID. Farmers may be required to update their records through CSCs or local authorities. Complete this via your local CSC or Agriculture office.
Portal Flow Changed: The 'Know Your Status' page now requires OTP verification via your registered mobile number to view status details. Direct name/mobile search is no longer available.
23rd Installment: Expected in June 2026 (April–July 2026 cycle).
What Is Your 'Registered Mobile Number' in PM Kisan?
This is one of the most common points of confusion for Indian farmers. There are two different mobile numbers in the PM Kisan system:
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Mobile Number Type
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What It Means
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PM Kisan Registered Mobile
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The number submitted during PM Kisan enrollment (at CSC or Agriculture office). This is used to send OTPs on the portal.
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Aadhaar-Linked Mobile
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The number linked to your Aadhaar card (at Aadhaar Seva Kendra or UIDAI). Used for eKYC OTP and Aadhaar authentication.
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Key point: These two can be different numbers. For the portal's 'Know Your Status' check and to retrieve your Registration Number, you need the PM Kisan registered mobile. For eKYC via OTP, you need your Aadhaar-linked mobile. Ideally, both should be the same number — if they are not, updating them is explained in Section 6 below.
Method 1: Check PM Kisan Status by Mobile Number Using the Official Portal
The official PM Kisan portal is the most accurate way to check your beneficiary status and 22nd installment payment details. The process in 2026 works differently from earlier years — here is the exact current flow.
Step 1: If You Know Your PM Kisan Registration Number
Your Registration Number is the unique ID given when you enrolled in PM Kisan. If you have it:
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Open pmkisan.gov.in on your mobile browser or computer
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Scroll down to 'Farmers Corner' on the homepage
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Click on 'Know Your Status'
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Enter your PM Kisan Registration Number in the field provided
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Enter the Captcha code shown on screen
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Click 'Get OTP' — an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number
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Enter the OTP received on your mobile
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Click 'Get Data' — your complete beneficiary status, payment history, and 22nd installment details will appear
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Step 2: If You Don't Know Your Registration Number (Use Mobile Number Here)
This is where your mobile number is used as a direct search key. If you have misplaced your Registration Number:
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On the 'Know Your Status' page, click 'Know Your Registration Number'
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Select 'Mobile Number' as the search option
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Enter your 10-digit registered mobile number
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Enter the Captcha and click 'Get OTP'
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Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number
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Your Registration Number will appear — note it down for future use
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Go back to 'Know Your Status', enter this Registration Number, and proceed with OTP to view full status
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Why mobile number is critical: Even if you search by Registration Number, the OTP still goes to your registered mobile number. If that number is inactive or changed, you will not be able to complete the status check on the portal.
Method 2: Check PM Kisan Status on Your Mobile Phone Using the PMKISAN App
The PMKISAN GoI app has been significantly updated in 2026. It is now the recommended way to check status and complete eKYC directly from your mobile — no computer needed.
How to Check Status on the PMKISAN Mobile App
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Download the PMKISAN GoI app from Google Play Store (search: PMKISAN GoI). Install on your Android mobile.
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Open the app and select your preferred language — available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, and more
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Tap on 'Beneficiary Status' from the main menu
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Enter your Aadhaar number or Registration Number
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An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number — enter it to verify
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Your status, last installment amount, payment date, bank account credited, and eKYC status will all appear on screen
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New in 2026: Face Authentication eKYC on Mobile
A major 2026 upgrade to the PMKISAN app is Face Authentication. If your eKYC is pending, you can now complete it directly on your mobile phone:
- Open the PMKISAN GoI app on your mobile
- Tap on 'Face Authentication eKYC'
- Enter your Aadhaar number
- Allow the app to access your mobile camera
- Follow the on-screen instructions to scan your face
- Face authentication-based eKYC is available using Aadhaar-enabled services and may require additional Aadhaar Face RD support depending on the device.
This feature is especially useful for elderly farmers whose fingerprints don't scan well. The entire process is done on a basic Android smartphone.
Method 3: Check PM Kisan Status by SMS (No Internet Needed)
If you are in an area with no internet but have basic mobile network, you can check status via SMS — useful for farmers in rural areas with low connectivity.
There is no consistently documented official SMS-based status service. Farmers are advised to use the PM-KISAN portal, mobile app, or helpline. You will receive an SMS reply with your latest payment status. This method sends the response to the mobile number you sent from — so it only works reliably from your registered mobile number.
If you don't know your Registration Number, you cannot use this SMS method directly. Use the portal's 'Know Your Registration Number' feature first (explained in Method 1 above).
Method 4: Use Kisan-eMitra AI Chatbot on Your Mobile (New in 2026)
The government launched Kisan-eMitra in 2024-25 — India's first AI chatbot integrated with a major government welfare scheme. In 2026, it has become one of the most farmer-friendly ways to get PM Kisan information on your mobile.
- Available 24×7 — check status even at night or on holidays
- 11 regional languages — Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Odia, Punjabi, Malayalam, and Assamese
- Accessible on your mobile browser at pmkisan.gov.in
- Can tell you payment status, eKYC status, and next installment date
- Resolves queries through voice or text input on mobile
To access Kisan-eMitra, open the PM Kisan portal on your mobile browser, look for the chatbot icon, and type or speak your query in your regional language.
Method 5: PM Kisan Helpline — Call from Your Registered Mobile Number
If you are unable to check status online or through the app, call the PM Kisan helpline directly from your registered mobile number. Calling from the registered number helps the helpline agent pull your records faster.
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Contact
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Details
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PM Kisan Helpline
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155261
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Alternate Number
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011-24300606
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Toll-Free Number
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1800115526
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Email
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pmkisan-ict@gov.in
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Official Portal
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pmkisan.gov.in
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What Your PM Kisan Status Means — Decoded
Once your status loads on the portal or app, you will see one of these messages:
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Status on Portal
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What It Means
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Action
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Active – Payment Transferred
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₹2,000 has been sent to your bank account linked via Aadhaar
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None
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FTO Generated, Payment Pending
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Fund Transfer Order is issued — money will arrive in 3–5 working days
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None
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Payment Failed
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Bank account issue — check Aadhaar seeding and account status
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Fix needed
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eKYC Pending / Required
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Complete eKYC immediately or your next installment will be blocked
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Fix needed
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Land Seeding Pending
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Land records not yet verified at state level
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Verify
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Rejected
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Your registration was rejected — reason shown on screen
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Fix needed
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Not Found
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Mobile number not registered or not linked to PM Kisan account
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Fix needed
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Can I Check PM Kisan Status Without My Registered Mobile Number?
Yes, but with limitations. Here is exactly what works and what doesn't across all methods:
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Method
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If Mobile Number Is Registered
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If Mobile Number Is NOT Registered
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Portal (Know Your Status)
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Use registered mobile to receive OTP and verify
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Use Aadhaar number + OTP on Aadhaar-linked mobile
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Know Registration Number
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Enter mobile number → Get OTP → Registration shown
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Enter Aadhaar → Get OTP
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eKYC Completion
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OTP sent to Aadhaar-linked mobile number
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OTP sent to Aadhaar-linked mobile number
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PMKISAN App
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Login with mobile/Aadhaar → Face Auth eKYC on phone
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Login with Aadhaar → Face Auth eKYC on phone
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Kisan-eMitra Chatbot
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Access via mobile browser in 11 languages
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Access via mobile browser in 11 languages
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If your registered mobile number is inactive or not linked, use your Aadhaar number to access most portal features. Read our guide on PM Kisan Status Check by Aadhaar Card for detailed steps.
How to Update Your Registered Mobile Number in PM Kisan?
If your mobile number has changed since enrollment, or was incorrectly registered, you must update it to keep receiving OTPs for status checks, eKYC, and payment alerts.
Online Method (via Portal)
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Contact
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Details
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Visit pmkisan.gov.in
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Click on 'Farmers Corner' → 'Update Mobile Number'
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Enter your Aadhaar number
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Enter the new mobile number you want to register
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An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number for authentication
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Enter the OTP and submit — your PM Kisan registered mobile number will be updated
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Offline Method (Via CSC)
If your Aadhaar-linked mobile is also inactive, visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or Block Agriculture Office. Carry your Aadhaar card and land documents. The CSC operator will update your mobile number using biometric authentication — no OTP needed.
22nd Installment Not Received? Check These Mobile-Related Causes First
The 22nd installment was released on 13 March 2026. If ₹2,000 has not arrived in your bank account, the most common mobile-related causes are:
- Mobile number not registered or inactive: If your registered mobile is switched off or unreachable, OTP-based eKYC could not be completed, blocking your payment
- eKYC not done (OTP-based): eKYC requires an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile. If that number is inactive or different from your registered number, eKYC fails
- Wrong mobile on file: Some farmers have an old number registered — OTPs go to that number, not the current one
- Unique Farmer ID pending: Farmers who haven't been assigned a Unique Farmer ID may face future payment blocks — complete this at your CSC
- Bank account Aadhaar seeding issue: Payments now route via Aadhaar-based DBT. If your bank account is not Aadhaar-seeded, money bounces back
For issues related to your name not matching correctly across records, read our guide on PM Kisan Aadhaar Name Mismatch to fix it quickly.
PM Kisan 2026 Installment Schedule
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Installment
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Period
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Amount
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Status
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Beneficiaries
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22nd
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Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
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₹2,000
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Released – 13 March 2026
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9.32 crore
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21st
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Aug – Nov 2025
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₹2,000
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Released – 19 Nov 2025
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~9 crore
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23rd
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Apr – Jul 2026
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₹2,000
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Expected Jun 2026
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TBA
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To check if you are in the village-level beneficiary list for any installment, see our guide on PM Kisan Beneficiary List Village Wise.
Summing Up,
In 2026, your registered mobile number is the central key to your entire PM Kisan account — not just for checking status, but for receiving OTPs, completing eKYC, getting payment alerts, and using the Kisan-eMitra chatbot.
The most important actions every beneficiary should take right now: confirm your registered mobile number is active and working, complete eKYC if pending (OTP or face auth on mobile), check your 22nd installment status on the portal or app, and get your Unique Farmer ID if you haven't yet.
For more help, visit the official portal: PM Kisan Samman Nidhi — pmkisan.gov.in
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FAQs
Yes, but the method has changed in 2026. You cannot search the portal directly by mobile number anymore. Instead, use your mobile number to retrieve your Registration Number under 'Know Your Registration Number', and then use that Registration Number to check status. OTP for verification will always come to your registered mobile number.
It means the mobile number you entered is not the one registered in your PM Kisan account. Try using your Aadhaar number to retrieve your Registration Number instead. If neither works, visit your nearest CSC or Agriculture office to verify and update your mobile number in the PM Kisan database.
This usually means the mobile number registered in your PM Kisan account is either inactive, a different number, or not reachable. Check if the number you're using is the same one submitted during enrollment. If your number has changed, update it on the portal under Farmers Corner → Update Mobile Number using your Aadhaar-linked mobile for authentication.
Yes. In 2026, you can complete eKYC in two ways from your mobile: OTP-based eKYC on the portal (OTP goes to Aadhaar-linked mobile), or Face Authentication eKYC through the PMKISAN GoI app (uses your mobile camera). Both methods work on a basic smartphone.
Kisan-eMitra is the government's AI chatbot for PM Kisan, accessible 24×7 in 11 Indian languages via the PM Kisan portal on your mobile browser. It can answer questions about your payment status, eKYC status, and next installment date. Open pmkisan.gov.in on your mobile and tap the chatbot icon to start.
Open pmkisan.gov.in on your mobile browser → Farmers Corner → Know Your Status → enter your Registration Number → Get OTP (received on your registered mobile) → enter OTP → Get Data. Your 22nd installment status, payment date, and amount credited will be shown.
Yes. Go to pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → Update Mobile Number. You'll need your Aadhaar number and access to your Aadhaar-linked mobile to receive the authentication OTP. If your Aadhaar-linked mobile is also inactive, visit a CSC for biometric-based update.
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