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The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, through the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), is enhancing support to farmers by implementing the Price Support Scheme (PSS) and Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS). These initiatives ensure farmers receive fair prices by procuring commodities at Minimum Support Price (MSP) when
PM-AASHA
The Government of India has launched the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) to provide remunerative prices to farmers and ensure affordable essential commodities for consumers. The scheme includes components like the Price Support Scheme (PSS) and Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF), which protect farmers from distress sales and stabilize
Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has outlined provisions under the National Policy for Agriculture Marketing (NPFAM) to support farmers, particularly small and marginal ones. The government fixes the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 22 agricultural crops annually, ensuring a minimum return of 50% over the average cost of
Doubling Farmers' Income
The Indian government aims to double farmers' income through a comprehensive strategy involving increased crop and livestock productivity, resource efficiency, and better pricing mechanisms. Key initiatives include the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), Minimum Support Prices (MSPs), and the Digital Agriculture Mission. The budget for the Department