PM-AASHA Scheme
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: PIB
Context: The Government of India approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme till 2025-26 during the 15th Finance Commission cycle.
About Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme:
• What it is: An umbrella scheme aimed at ensuring remunerative prices to farmers through effective procurement operations and price support mechanisms.
• Ministry: Administered by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
• Implementing Agency: Implemented through Central Nodal Agencies (NAFED, NCCF) along with State Governments.
• Components: Price Support Scheme (PSS): procures pulses, oilseeds, and copra at MSP through NAFED & NCCF, covering 25% of national production (except 100% for Tur, Urad, Masur in 2024-25). Price Stabilization Fund (PSF): Maintains buffer stock of pulses and onions to stabilize prices, prevent hoarding, and ensure affordable supply to consumers. Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS): Farmers receive direct compensation for the difference between MSP & market price, with coverage extended to 40% of oilseed production for four months. Market Intervention Scheme (MIS): Provides remunerative prices for perishable horticulture crops, covering 25% of production, with direct payment to farmers instead of physical procurement.
• Price Support Scheme (PSS): procures pulses, oilseeds, and copra at MSP through NAFED & NCCF, covering 25% of national production (except 100% for Tur, Urad, Masur in 2024-25).
• Price Stabilization Fund (PSF): Maintains buffer stock of pulses and onions to stabilize prices, prevent hoarding, and ensure affordable supply to consumers.
• Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS): Farmers receive direct compensation for the difference between MSP & market price, with coverage extended to 40% of oilseed production for four months.
• Market Intervention Scheme (MIS): Provides remunerative prices for perishable horticulture crops, covering 25% of production, with direct payment to farmers instead of physical procurement.
• Key Features:
• Procurement at MSP: Ensures farmers receive fair prices for their produce. Self-Sufficiency in Pulses: Govt. commits 100% procurement of Tur, Urad, and Masur for the next four years. Reduction in Import Dependence: Enhances domestic production and minimizes reliance on pulses imports. Direct Farmer Registration: Pre-registered farmers sell directly at mandated procurement centers. Market Price Stabilization: Prevents price volatility and ensures affordable prices for consumers.
• Procurement at MSP: Ensures farmers receive fair prices for their produce.
• Self-Sufficiency in Pulses: Govt. commits 100% procurement of Tur, Urad, and Masur for the next four years.
• Reduction in Import Dependence: Enhances domestic production and minimizes reliance on pulses imports.
• Direct Farmer Registration: Pre-registered farmers sell directly at mandated procurement centers.
• Market Price Stabilization: Prevents price volatility and ensures affordable prices for consumers.