The integrated PM-AASHA Scheme, launched in 2018, is administered to bring-in more effectiveness in the implementation of procurement operations.
Key highlights of PM-AASHA Scheme
- Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
- Purpose: Provides price assurance to farmers and help control price volatility of essential commodities.
- Crops Coverage: Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra
Key Components of the Scheme
However, the scheme's impact is limited due to low crop coverage and inadequate storage and logistics, making large-scale implementation challenging.