PM-AASHA

March 13, 2025 2:39 PM

Centre’s tur procurement at MSP crosses 1.3 lakh tonnes, benefiting over 89,000 farmers

The Centre's procurement of Tur (Arhar) at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) has gained momentum, with a total of 1.31 lakh metric tonnes procured from major producing states, including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana, as of March 11. This initiative has benefited 89,219 farmers, according to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture. The procurement is being conducted under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) of the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan A...

December 19, 2024 5:34 PM

Empowering farmers through PM-AASHA: A step towards economic resilience

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has implemented key initiatives to boost farmers' income, with the Government's Minimum Support Price (MSP) policy ensuring fair prices for major agricultural commodities. This encourages higher investments in farming, boosting both production and productivity. In the Rabi season of 2023-24, the government procured 6.41 LMT of pulses, benefiting 2.75 lakh farmers. This procurement, part of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM...

October 3, 2024 11:45 PM

“Major step towards Atmanirbharta”: PM Modi after cabinet approves National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Union Cabinet's approval of the National Mission on Edible Oils—Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), calling it a crucial step towards achieving Atmanirbharta in the production of edible oils. In a post on X, PM Modi emphasized that the mission will boost domestic oilseed production, support farmers, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. "The Cabinet's approval for the National Mission on Edible Oils—Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) is a major step towards At...