Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
PM-AASHA ensures farmers get remunerative MSP prices through Price Support Scheme procurement, Price Deficiency Payment and Private Procurement mechanisms, protecting against distress selling. Register with your state procurement agency before harvest season.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2018
- Last date
- Check state agriculture department for season-wise dates
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
Farmers get assured remunerative prices for their produce through mechanisms like Price Support Scheme (government procurement at MSP), Price Deficiency Payment Scheme, and Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme, protecting them from distress selling.
Who is eligible
Farmers growing notified crops covered under Minimum Support Price (MSP) in states implementing the relevant PM-AASHA component are eligible.
Documents you need
Land records, Aadhaar card, bank account details, and registration with the state procurement agency.
How to apply
Register with your state's designated procurement agency or mandi before the harvest season to sell your produce at MSP under the applicable PM-AASHA component.
Frequently asked questions
What does PM-AASHA stand for?
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan, meaning income protection scheme for farmers.
How does PM-AASHA protect farmer income?
Through MSP-based government procurement, price deficiency payments, and private procurement mechanisms depending on the crop and state.
How do farmers register for MSP procurement under PM-AASHA?
By registering with the state's designated procurement agency or mandi before the harvest season.