KALIA/CM Kisan Yojana installment – 2025

Here’s the detailed information regarding the KALIA/CM Kisan Yojana installment schedule and reasons for reduced payments:

Installment Schedule for CM Kisan Yojana (formerly KALIA)

1. Small & Marginal Farmers

• Amount: ₹4,000 per year in two installments (₹2,000 each).
• Timing: Disbursed during Rabi (winter) and Kharif (monsoon) crop seasons. The first installment was released on 8 September 2024 (Nuakhai festival), and subsequent payments follow seasonal cycles .
• Next Expected Installment: Likely around April 2025 for Kharif 2025, pending government announcements.

1. Landless Agricultural Households

• Amount: ₹12,500 per year in three installments (e.g., for activities like goat rearing or mushroom cultivation).
• Timing: Installments are typically spread across the year, with no fixed dates specified in the latest updates .

1. PM Kisan Scheme Integration

• Eligible farmers can receive both PM Kisan (₹6,000/year) and CM Kisan (₹4,000/year), totaling ₹10,000 annually. PM Kisan installments are paid in three tranches (₹2,000 each) .

Reasons for “Less Installment” or Delays

1. Eligibility Issues:

• Farmers may be excluded if they fall under categories like urban residents, government employees, income taxpayers, or medium/large landowners (holding >2 hectares) .
• Landless households must provide an MGNREGS job card to qualify for higher support .

1. Incomplete eKYC or Documentation:

• Aadhaar-linked bank accounts and updated eKYC on the portal are mandatory. Failure to complete these steps can delay or block payments .

1. Beneficiary List Errors:

• Names missing from the CM Kisan Odisha Beneficiary List (available at kalia.odisha.gov.in) due to incorrect registration or verification issues .

1. Technical or Administrative Delays:

• Payment schedules may shift due to elections, budget reallocations, or verification processes (e.g., Jharsuguda district faced delays during by-elections) .

Steps to Resolve Payment Issues

1. Check Beneficiary Status:

• Visit kalia.odisha.gov.in → Enter district, block, and GP details to verify inclusion .

1. Complete eKYC:

• Update Aadhaar and bank details on the portal to ensure seamless transfers .

1. File a Grievance:

• Use the “Online Grievance Application” on the portal or contact the helpline (1800-572-1122) .

Key Takeaways

• Farmers receiving less than expected should first verify their eligibility and documentation.
• Landless households are entitled to three installments, while small/marginal farmers receive two.
• For real-time updates, regularly check the CM Kisan Portal or visit local Gram Panchayat offices .

If issues persist, contact the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment at Krushi Bhavan, Bhubaneswar ([email protected]) .