PM-AASHA Price Support Scheme for Arhar, Sesame & Sunflower

Why it matters

Guarantees farmers a fixed minimum price for arhar (tur), sesame and sunflower so they are protected from distress sales at low market rates.

What you get

Implemented in Mizoram from the 2026 harvest season under the central PM-AASHA umbrella, this price-support scheme fixed Minimum Support Prices of Rs 84.50/kg for arhar, Rs 103.46/kg for sesame and Rs 83.43/kg for sunflower. Procurement at the announced MSP is carried out by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) in partnership with the Mizoram Agricultural Marketing Board through designated collection centres across producing districts. The scheme ensures farmers receive at least the announced floor price even if open-market rates fall below it, reducing income risk for these three crops.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmer growing arhar, sesame or sunflower in Mizoram in the notified season
• Produce must meet Fair Average Quality (FAQ) norms
• Sale must be made through designated NAFED/Marketing Board collection centres

How to apply

1. 1

   Register produce details at the nearest designated procurement/collection centre

2. 2

   Get produce graded for FAQ standards

3. 3

   Sell at the announced MSP and receive payment via bank transfer

Documents required

• Farmer/land record or village certificate
• Bank account details
• Produce quantity declaration