Farmer Income Protection Scheme (PM AASHA)
| Farmer Income Protection Scheme (PM-AASHA) | |
|---|---|
| PM Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan | |
| Type of project | Umbrella scheme, agriculture |
| Country | India |
| Established | 2018 |
| Status | Active |
The Prime Minister's Farmer Income Protection Scheme (Hindi: प्रधानमंत्री अन्नदाता आय संरक्षण अभियान, romanized: Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan), also known as PM AASHA (पीएम-आशा) 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. It includes the former Price Support Scheme (PSS), a Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) and a Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme (PPPS).