Under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, the Government of India provides annual financial support of ₹6,000 to eligible farmers. This amount is released in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each, directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
However, if your name in the PM Kisan records does not exactly match your Aadhaar name, you may face issues such as payment rejections or delays in receiving the next installment.
Why Name Mismatch Matters in PM Kisan Yojana
The PM Kisan scheme relies on Aadhaar-based verification to disburse the funds. Even a minor name mismatch like a missing middle name, incorrect spelling, or using a local language version of your name can lead to system errors and block your payment.
A CSC (Common Service Centre) executive from Haryana noted that many farmers write their names in local languages or omit parts of their names, while Aadhaar contains the full legal name. The system then fails to match the records and flags them as invalid.
How to Check If Your Name Is Mismatched
You can check if the name recorded under PM Kisan is different from your Aadhaar name by:
- Visiting the official PM Kisan website
- Checking the Beneficiary List
- Verifying that your name matches exactly with the one on your Aadhaar Card
What to Do If Your PM Kisan Name Doesn’t Match Aadhaar
If there’s a mismatch, here are two ways to correct it:
Online Method
- Go to the official website: https://pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on ‘Farmer Corner’
- Select ‘Updation of Self Registered Farmer’
- Enter your Aadhaar number, captcha, and other required details
- Update your name exactly as it appears on your Aadhaar card
- Submit the form
Offline Method
Visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) or Agriculture Department office with the following documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- Land ownership documents
- Bank passbook
- PM Kisan Registration ID (if available)
The authorities will help you correct the name in the PM Kisan database to match your Aadhaar.
How to Check PM Kisan Installment Status
- Visit the official PM Kisan portal: https://pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on ‘Know Your Status’
- Enter your registration number or Aadhaar number
- Verify your status and check if your name appears on the beneficiary list
- Ensure that your eKYC is completed, as it is mandatory for installment disbursement
What Is the PM Kisan Scheme?
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme was launched in 2019 after being announced in the Interim Budget by then Finance Minister Piyush Goyal. It has grown to become the world’s largest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for farmers.
Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive ₹2,000 every four months, amounting to ₹6,000 annually, distributed in the following periods:
- April–July
- August–November
- December–March
The amount is directly deposited into the registered bank account of the beneficiary.
PM Kisan e-KYC: Mandatory for Installments
As per the PM Kisan website:
“eKYC is MANDATORY for PM-KISAN registered farmers.”
You can complete your e-KYC in the following ways:
➤ OTP-Based e-KYC
Available on the PM-Kisan portal
➤ Biometric-Based e-KYC
Visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) for biometric verification
Without completing eKYC, installments will not be credited, even if other details are correct.
How to Check PM Kisan Beneficiary Status
- Go to: https://pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on ‘Know Your Status’
- Enter your registration number and captcha code
- Click on ‘Get Data’
- Your beneficiary status will be displayed on screen
How to Check Your Name in the PM Kisan Beneficiary List
- Visit the official portal: https://pmkisan.gov.in
- Click on ‘Beneficiary List’ under the Farmer Corner
- Select your:
- State
- District
- Sub-District
- Block
- Village
- Click on ‘Get Report’
- You’ll see the full list of beneficiaries for your village
A name mismatch between PM Kisan records and Aadhaar may seem like a small issue, but it can have a major impact—such as blocking your rightful installment. Always ensure that your name in PM Kisan records is identical to the one on your Aadhaar card, and complete eKYC as soon as possible.
If you follow the above steps, you can fix any mismatch issues and continue receiving your PM Kisan benefits without interruption.