PM-AASHA scheme is related to

Answer

Correct Answer : a ) Farmers

Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) aims at ensuring remunerative prices to farmers for their produce. It has three components-

Price Support Scheme: Under this physical procurement of pulses, oilseeds and copra will be done by Central nodal agencies with a proactive role of state government. The agencies include NAFED, FCI, etc.

Price Deficiency Payment Scheme: Under this, if the MSP is less than the market price, then the difference between market price and market support price is to be paid by the government to the farmers.

Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme: Under this, oilseeds can be procured at the MSP by the private traders if notified by the state government.

Hence, (a) is the correct answer.

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