Is pm kisan ekyc mandatory to receive the 22nd installment?

Yes. Aadhaar-based eKYC is now required for PM-KISAN transfers. If your status shows eKYC pending or Aadhaar not validated, the payment can be withheld. Complete OTP eKYC on the portal or visit a CSC for biometric eKYC. Recheck status after 48-72 hours for confirmation.

Why does PM Kisan OTP eKYC fail even when my Aadhaar is correct?

Common causes include mobile not linked to Aadhaar, inactive SIM, name or DOB mismatch between Aadhaar and the PM-KISAN record, and bank account seeding errors. Fix base data first, then retry OTP. If OTP still fails or times out, switch to biometric eKYC at a CSC and save the receipt.

How can farmers check if their eKYC is successful?

Open the PM-KISAN portal and use the beneficiary status option. Look for eKYC completed or Aadhaar validated. If you see eKYC pending, Aadhaar not validated, or bank under verification, the payment can be paused. After updating data or doing biometric eKYC, recheck the portal in 48-72 hours.

What should investors monitor during the current eKYC push?

Track how fast pending eKYC cases clear, the share of OTP versus biometric completions, and payment resumption rates before the 22nd installment. Also watch commentary from agri-input sellers and rural retailers on demand trends. Rising rejection rates or slow grievance closures can signal pressure on rural consumption.

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PM-KISAN eKYC Today, January 09: Mandate, Failures Threaten Payouts

ByDanny Kontos January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

pm kisan ekyc is now a must for PM-KISAN payouts as of today, January 09. District teams are holding camps and pushing OTP-based updates, yet field reports show lakhs of farmers failing Aadhaar checks and seeing payments withheld ahead of the 22nd installment window. We outline what is required, why verifications fail, and how to finish PM Kisan OTP eKYC quickly. We also flag what investors should watch across rural demand and Aadhaar-linked service providers.