About this farmer scheme
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) is the central scheme to ensure farmers get the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their pulses, oilseeds, and copra. Approved September 2018. Three components: (1) PSS (Price Support Scheme) — direct MSP procurement by central agencies; (2) PDPS (Price Deficiency Payment Scheme) — DBT for price gap; (3) PPSS (Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme) — pilot with private players. Implementation by NAFED, FCI, SFAC. Covers 23+ crops at notified MSP. Continued and enhanced for 2024-26 cycle with ₹35,000 crore outlay.
Farmer benefits at a glance
| Scheme Name | PM-AASHA 2026 — Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan | MSP Procurement for Farmers |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2018 |
| Benefit | Guaranteed MSP for pulses, oilseeds, copra — direct procurement OR price gap payment via DBT — protects farmer income |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 4 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://agricoop.nic.in |
What farmers receive
Guaranteed MSP for pulses, oilseeds, copra — direct procurement OR price gap payment via DBT — protects farmer income
Which farmers qualify
- ✓All Indian farmers growing notified pulses (toor, urad, moong, masur, chana), oilseeds (mustard, soybean, groundnut, sunflower), copra
- ✓Registered with state agricultural departments / e-NAM / FPO
- ✓Aadhaar-linked bank account
- ✓Land records (7/12, khasra)
Papers to keep ready
Registration walkthrough
- 1Register as a grower of notified pulses, oilseeds, or copra with your state agriculture department or on e-NAM.
- 2Under PSS, sell your crop at designated NAFED/FCI/SFAC procurement centres at the declared MSP.
- 3Submit land records (7/12 or khasra) and Aadhaar-linked bank passbook at the procurement centre for verification.
- 4Quote your PM-Kisan ID, if you have one, to speed up identity checks during procurement.
- 5Under PDPS, your crop sale is recorded on the state portal so the MSP-market price gap can be calculated.
- 6Procurement value (PSS) or price deficiency payment (PDPS) is credited directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.
- 7FPO members can route produce collectively through their FPO for procurement under the scheme.
Official Government Portal
agricoop.nic.in is the only authorised application channel, and the government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on agricoop.nic.in