Namo Shetkari Yojana 7th Installment Date - Maharashtra Farmers Await September Payment

7th installment of Namo Shetkari Mahasamman Nidhi Yojana expected in early September for about 96 lakh farmers; annual help remains Rs 12,000.
Around 4 lakh farmers have pending arrears; total estimated fund requirement ~Rs 1,900 crore.
Complete eKYC, Aadhaar–bank linkage and update bank details on MahaDBT to avoid payment delays; wait for official notification.

Namo Shetkari Mahasamman Nidhi Yojana continues to be a lifeline for farmers in Maharashtra. In this update you will find practical steps and official guidance so you can track the 7th installment, verify your eKYC and bank linkage, and know where to complain if a payment is delayed.

Officials now expect the 7th installment to reach beneficiaries’ bank accounts in the first week of September. Payment was expected earlier, but clearance is slightly delayed. Reasons include internal fund routing and some allocations shifted to agricultural infrastructure works. You should wait for the government’s official notification before acting on any social media claims.

Maharashtra Farmers Need to Know About the 7th Installment

Key facts you should know: expected timing (early September), 96 lakh beneficiaries, annual help unchanged at Rs 12,000, and total fund requirement.

Item	Detail
Expected disbursement	First week of September (official notification pending)
Beneficiaries	About 96 lakh farmers
Pending arrears	~4 lakh farmers (to be cleared along with installment)
Annual support	Rs 12,000 per year (Rs 6,000 Centre + Rs 6,000 State)
Estimated fund required	Around Rs 1,900 crore

Who Will Benefit and Fund Size

About 96 lakh eligible Maharashtra farmers are set to receive this installment. Close to 4 lakh farmers have pending arrears that will be cleared alongside the 7th installment. To cover all payments, authorities estimate a fund requirement of roughly Rs 1,900 crore. Funds are to be transferred directly into bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries after formal sanction.

Amount and Funding Source — No Increase This Year

Annual support under Namo Shetkari Mahasamman Nidhi Yojana remains at Rs 12,000 per farmer: Rs 6,000 from the Centre and Rs 6,000 from the State. Although there were promises of higher help before elections, no increase has been implemented. Some budget allocations were redirected to a new agricultural infrastructure push, which explains why there is no hike this year.

How to Make Sure You Receive the 7th Installment

Follow these practical steps now to reduce the risk of delayed or failed payments.

Verify and Complete Your eKYC (Where and How)

Why this matters: payments via DBT require completed eKYC. How to check:

Visit the MahaDBT portal and log in to your beneficiary dashboard. If you cannot log in, use your farmer registration ID or the mobile number you used at registration.
On the dashboard look for eKYC status or Beneficiary KYC. Status will read either Completed, Pending or Rejected.
If pending: complete biometric or OTP verification at your nearest bank branch, Common Service Centre (CSC) or the nearest agriculture office that handles Namo Shetkari registrations.
If rejected: note the rejection reason on the portal and resubmit correct documents immediately.

Make Sure Aadhaar Is Linked Correctly to Your Bank Account

Aadhaar–bank linkage is essential for Direct Benefit Transfer. Steps you can follow:

Check Aadhaar–bank linkage on your bank passbook, bank SMS alerts, or by asking your branch to verify Aadhaar mapped to your account.
If mismatch: carry original Aadhaar, a copy, and your passbook/cancelled cheque to the bank. Ask the staff to update Aadhaar mapping immediately.
Some banks allow Aadhaar update via online banking or mobile apps; otherwise visit the branch for a secure update.

Check and Update Bank Account Details

Common problems include wrong IFSC, typo in account number, or an inactive account. Quick steps:

Log in to MahaDBT and confirm the bank account number and IFSC shown in your beneficiary profile.
If details are wrong, use the portal option to update bank proof or visit your bank branch with a cancelled cheque and a copy of Aadhaar to re-submit.
After correction, keep the update acknowledgement and check the portal after 3–5 working days to make sure changes reflect.

How to Check Payment Status on MahaDBT and Official Portals

Step-by-step to check your payment status:

Open MahaDBT and sign in with your credentials or use the beneficiary search option if available.
Go to My Payments or Beneficiary Status. You will see messages like: Payment Pending, Payment Processing, or Payment Credited.
If Payment Credited appears, check your bank account SMS or passbook to confirm.
If status reads Payment Failed or remains Payment Pending past the expected date, follow the complaint steps below.

If Payment Is Delayed or Missing: Complaint Steps

Follow these escalation steps if you don’t receive payment by the notified date:

First, check the MahaDBT payment log for the failure reason.
Contact the MahaDBT helpdesk through the portal’s Contact/Grievance form and attach screenshots of your beneficiary record and bank passbook entry showing no credit.
Visit your nearest agriculture department office or block office with documents: original Aadhaar, copy of Aadhaar, bank passbook/cancelled cheque, farmer registration ID and any prior payment receipts.
If the local office cannot resolve it, escalate to the district agriculture officer (DAO). Keep written acknowledgement of your complaint and the serial number for follow-up.

How to Avoid Scams and False Social Media Claims

You’ll see many messages claiming higher amounts or immediate payments. Stay safe:

Do not share OTPs, Aadhaar details or bank UPI pins with anyone.
Ignore forwarded messages claiming a hike in amount unless confirmed on official government portals.
Rely only on announcements on pmkisan.gov.in, mahadbt.gov.in and Maharashtra Agriculture department pages (agri.maharashtra.gov.in).