PM-AASHA continued till 2025-26; tur procurement approved in nine states under Price Support Scheme
The Agriculture Ministry said on 17 February 2025 that PM-AASHA continues through the 15th Finance Commission cycle to 2025-26, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved procurement of 13.22 lakh tonnes of tur in nine states for kharif 2024-25.
Summary
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare said on 17 February 2025 that the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) continues during the 15th Finance Commission cycle up to 2025-26. Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved procurement of tur (arhar) under the Price Support Scheme for kharif 2024-25 in nine states (Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh), totalling 13.22 lakh tonnes. As announced in Budget 2025, procurement of tur, urad and masur up to 100% of a state's production will continue for four more years through the central nodal agencies NAFED and NCCF.
Key facts
- Scheme
- PM-AASHA, continued up to 2025-26
- Tur approval
- Nine states, 13.22 lakh tonnes, kharif 2024-25
- Early procurement
- 0.15 lakh tonnes from 12,006 farmers in AP, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana by 15 February
- Budget 2025
- 100% procurement of tur, urad, masur for four more years
- Agencies
- NAFED and NCCF
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In how many states did the Agriculture Minister approve tur procurement under the Price Support Scheme for kharif 2024-25, as announced on 17 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 9
Tur procurement was approved in nine states, from Andhra Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh, for a total of 13.22 lakh tonnes.
Which central nodal agencies will purchase tur from farmers under the Price Support Scheme of PM-AASHA, as stated in February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — NAFED and NCCF
The Government said it is committed to purchasing 100% of tur produced by farmers through the central nodal agencies NAFED and NCCF.
Under the Budget 2025 announcement cited by the Agriculture Ministry, procurement of which pulses up to 100% of a state's production will continue for four more years?
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Correct answer: B — Tur, urad and masur
The Budget 2025 announcement continues procurement of tur (arhar), urad and masur up to 100% of the state's production for another four years.