PM-AASHA — MSP Price Support for Farmers, How It Works
PM-AASHA gives farmers MSP for oilseeds, pulses, copra via PSS, PDPS, and PPSS. State agencies buy directly when market price falls below MSP. No registration needed.
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What is PM-AASHA?
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) is the Government of India's umbrella scheme to ensure farmers get Minimum Support Price (MSP) for oilseeds, pulses, and copra — crops where private market prices often fall below MSP.
PM-AASHA has three components:
| Component | Full Name | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| PSS | Price Support Scheme | Government agencies physically buy crops at MSP |
| PDPS | Price Deficiency Payment Scheme | Government pays the difference between MSP and market price directly to farmer's bank |
| PPSS | Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme | Private players buy at MSP; government reimburses the loss |
Crops Covered
- Oilseeds: Groundnut, mustard/rapeseed, soybean, sunflower, sesame, safflower, nigerseed, linseed
- Pulses: Tur (arhar), gram (chana), urad, moong, masur, peas
- Copra (dried coconut)
Who is Eligible?
- All farmers who cultivate the covered crops in states where PM-AASHA is active
- The crop must be registered with state government (in most states, farmers register at the time of sowing via PM-Kisan / e-registration portals)
- Farm produce must be of Fair Average Quality (FAQ) standards
How Does a Farmer Get MSP Under PM-AASHA?
Under PSS (Physical Procurement)
- State government notifies procurement centres and dates
- Farmer brings produce to the designated NAFED/SFAC mandi or procurement centre
- Produce is weighed and quality-tested
- Payment is made directly to the farmer's bank account (DBT) at MSP rates
- No middleman, no deduction (except statutory levies)
Under PDPS (Price Deficiency Payment)
- Farmer sells produce in the open market (APMC mandi or e-NAM)
- If the market price received is below MSP, the state government pays the difference directly to the farmer's bank account
- Farmer must register their sale (sale receipt with quantity, date, price) with the state agriculture department portal
Under PPSS (Private Procurement)
State-specific — private stockists empanelled by the state buy at MSP. The state government reimburses the difference from its own budget.
State Participation
PM-AASHA implementation varies by state. States that have adopted PDPS for oilseeds include Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Haryana, and others. Check your state agriculture department for the active component in your state.
National agencies involved: NAFED, SFAC (Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium)
Registration for PM-AASHA
- PSS: No separate registration — farmers bring produce to procurement centres during notified dates
- PDPS: Farmers must register the crop and expected produce on the state agriculture portal before the sowing/harvest season
- e-NAM: Selling on the enam.gov.in platform ensures transparent price discovery
Documents Required (for procurement)
- Land records (khasra/khatauni) showing crop grown
- Aadhaar card + Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT
- Produce quality must meet FAQ specifications
Current MSP Rates (Rabi/Kharif 2025-26)
MSP rates are announced by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) each season. Check current rates at:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PM-AASHA available in all states?
Not all states have implemented all three components. The PSS (physical procurement by NAFED) is available nationally. PDPS and PPSS depend on state-level adoption. Contact your state agriculture department.
How is the MSP deficiency amount calculated in PDPS?
Deficiency = MSP rate − average market price on the day of sale × quantity sold. This amount is directly transferred to the farmer's bank account.
What is FAQ quality for oilseeds?
Fair Average Quality means the produce meets standard moisture content, oil content, and pest damage specifications set by NAFED/SFAC. Substandard produce may be rejected at procurement centres.
I sold my produce in the market at below-MSP price. How do I claim PDPS?
You need to: (1) be pre-registered on the state agriculture portal before harvest, (2) have a sale invoice from the mandi showing quantity and price received, and (3) submit the claim on the state portal within the notified time window.
Does PM-AASHA cover wheat, rice, or vegetables?
No. Wheat and rice are covered under the regular central procurement (FCI, state agencies). Vegetables have separate price stabilisation programmes. PM-AASHA is specifically for oilseeds, pulses, and copra.
Official Links
- Ministry of Agriculture: agricoop.nic.in
- NAFED (procurement agency): nafed-india.com
- SFAC: sfacindia.com
- e-NAM (online mandi): enam.gov.in
- MSP rates: agricoop.nic.in/en/page/msp
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