Farmer Income Protection Scheme (PM AASHA) explained
Native Name: | PM Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan |
Country: | India |
Date Of Establishment: | 2018 |
Type: | Umbrella scheme, agriculture |
Current Status: | Active |
Abbreviation: | PM-AASHA |
The Prime Minister's Farmer Income Protection Scheme, also known as PM AASHA is an umbrella scheme of the Government of India announced in September 2018 to ensure a price policies such as a minimum support price are fulfilled.[1] It includes the former Price Support Scheme (PSS), a Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) and a Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme (PPPS).[2] [3]
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Notes and References
- Web site: 21 September 2020. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India. Functioning of PM-AASHA Scheme. 2021-11-23. Press Information Bureau.
- Web site: 12 September 2018. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India. Cabinet approves New Umbrella Scheme "Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan" (PM-AASHA). 2021-11-23. Press Information Bureau.
- News: 2019-12-04. Government procured just 3% of pulses, seeds targeted under PM-AASHA scheme. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-11-23. 0971-751X.