Procurement at MSP under Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan

• PM-AASHA is an umbrella scheme (launched 2018) to ensure MSP realisation for farmers of pulses, oilseeds and copra through procurement and price-deficiency mechanisms.
• Procurement at MSP is triggered when market prices fall below notified MSP during peak harvest, executed by Central Nodal Agencies (NAFED, NCCF) on request of State/UT Govts.
• Continuation approved with ₹35,000 crore outlay for 15th Finance Commission cycle up to 2025-26; layered with the new Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025-26 to 2030-31) offering 100% procurement of Tur, Urad, Masur.
• High-frequency UPSC area straddling GS-III (agriculture, MSP, food security) and current affairs of 2025-26.