Farmers across India have been eagerly waiting for the next big payday from the PM Kisan scheme! The 21st installment of Rs 2,000 will be credited to eligible farmers on November 19, 2025. But wait, before you get your pockets ready, there’s a simple must-do – completing your eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) process. To get this benefit, farmers must have their land details linked in the PM Kisan portal, along with their bank accounts connected to Aadhaar cards. "eKYC is mandatory for PM Kisan-registered farmers," says the official PM Kisan website. You can do eKYC by using an OTP sent to your phone, biometric verification at the nearest Common Service Center (CSC), or the latest face authentication method on your smartphone! Wondering how to check your status? Just head to pmkisan.gov.in and look under the "Farmers Corner". Here is a new feature called "Know Your Status" where farmers can see their PM Kisan application and payment updates in a jiffy. You can register online or visit a CSC near you. The coolest way to complete eKYC is with face authentication via your phone. Here's how: 1. Download the PM-KISAN app and Aadhaar Face RD app from Google Play Store. 2. Log in with your PM-KISAN-registered mobile number. 3. Check your beneficiary status page. 4. If your eKYC status shows "No," click on eKYC, enter your Aadhaar number, and give consent to scan your face. 5. Once the scan is successful, your eKYC is done! Note that it takes about 24 hours for your eKYC status to update on the portal. You can also check this on the Kisan-eMitra portal. Speaking of Kisan-eMitra, this portal is a farmer’s best friend. It offers 24/7 service in 11 major regional languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada, and more! It even understands voice commands and can chat in your preferred language. The portal automatically detects the right scheme and helps farmers get info without any fuss. So, farmers, the time is now! Make sure your Aadhaar and land details are linked, complete your eKYC in whichever way suits you best, and get ready for that Rs 2,000 boost on November 19, 2025. Happy farming and happy earning!