Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has implemented the umbrella scheme of Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan” (PM-AASHA). The scheme is implemented for notified pulses, oilseeds & copra. The PM AASHA was launched in September 2018 with an aim to Provide price assurance for pulses, oilseeds and copra, ensuring financial stability for farmers, reduce post-harvest distress selling & promote crop diversification towards pulses and oilseeds. In September 2024, cabinet approved the continuation of Integrated scheme of PM AASHA with Price Support Scheme (PSS), price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) & Market intervention Scheme (MIS) as its components.
Price Support Scheme (PSS) is implemented on the request of the State Govts. / UTs that agree to exempt from levy of Mandi tax on the procurement of notified pulses, oilseeds and copra in the interest of farmers.
