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18 February, 2025
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme
Wed 19 Feb, 2025
Context:
- The central government has decided to extend the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme till 2025-26.
- The primary objective of this scheme is to ensure fair prices for farmers' crops and maintain stability in food prices.
Key Features:
- 100% Pulses Procurement Guarantee: The government has announced 100% procurement of pulses such as tur (arhar), urad, and masoor, ensuring farmers receive the full benefit of the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
- Financial Provision: A total financial outlay of ₹35,000 crore has been allocated till 2025-26 to effectively implement procurement operations.
- State-wise Procurement Target: For the Kharif 2024-25 season, a target of 13.22 lakh metric tons (LMT) of tur procurement has been set for Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Current Progress: As of February 15, 2025, 0.15 LMT of tur has been procured in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana, benefiting 12,006 farmers directly.
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA):
| Aspect | Details |
| Launch Year | 2018 |
| Objective | To ensure fair prices for farmers' produce and bring stability to the agricultural sector. |
| Key Components | 1. Price Support Scheme (PSS): Government procurement of crops at MSP.
2. Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS): Compensation to farmers for the difference between MSP and market price. 3. Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme (PPSS): Allowing private sector procurement at MSP. |
| Extension till 2025-26 | • ₹35,000 crore financial provision, 100% pulses procurement guarantee, 13.22 LMT tur procurement target. |
| Benefits | • Ensuring fair prices for farmers' produce.
• Reducing risk in the agricultural sector. • Promoting self-reliance in pulses production. • Increasing farmers' income. |
Key Initiatives under PM-AASHA:
| Initiative | Details |
| 1. Price Support Scheme (PSS) | • Government purchases pulses, oilseeds, and cotton from farmers at MSP.
• Procurement is conducted through central agencies (NAFED, FCI, etc.) in collaboration with state governments.
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| 2. Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) | • If farmers sell their crops below MSP, the government compensates them for the difference directly in their bank accounts.
• This scheme mainly applies to oilseeds.
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| 3. Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme (PPSS) | • The government allows private traders to procure crops at MSP and provides financial incentives to ensure farmers get fair prices. |
| 4. State-wise Procurement Target | • The central government sets a fixed procurement target for each state, ensuring farmers receive fair prices for their produce. |