• September 2018
  • Umbrella scheme with 3 subschemes

Price Support Scheme (PSS)

  • physical procurement of pulses, oilseeds, Copra will be done by Central Nodal Agencies with proactive role of state govt
  • In addition to NAFED, FCI will take up PSS ops in states / districts
  • expenses, losses to be borne by CG

Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS)

  • cover all oilseeds for with MSP is notified
  • direct payment of diff b/w MSP and selling price will be made to pre registered farmers selling produce in notified market yard through a transparent auction process
  • All payment will be done directly into registered bank acc
  • issues
    • lack of financial inclusion
    • lack of bank accounts
    • Jan Dhan Yojna

Pilot of Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme (PPSS)

  • Pvt agency shall procure commodity at MSP in notified markets during notified period from registered farmers