Govt Steps Up PM AASHA Support To Ensure MSP Benefits Reach Farmers
The government has taken several initiatives to ensure that the benefits of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) reach all farmers, including small and marginal farmers. One major initiative is the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM AASHA). The scheme was launched in September 2018 to ensure remunerative prices for farmers while maintaining price stability for consumers.
The Union Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Ministry said that under the scheme, the budget allocation has steadily increased over the years. In 2024-25, the actual expenditure under the scheme was around five thousand 400 crore rupees, which has been raised to over seven thousand crore rupees in 2026-27. The Ministry said this reflects the government’s focus on ensuring income support for farmers and strengthening price assurance mechanisms.
