PSS procurement of pulses, oilseeds worth Rs 5,547.99 crore approved
Why in the news
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved Rs 5,547.99 crore of pulses and oilseeds procurement at MSP under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27 on 30 September 2026.
Key facts
- States covered: Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana.
- The aim is to protect farmers from a fall in market prices and give MSP-based returns, with payments going directly to bank accounts.
| State | Outlay | Crops and quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Rs 3,992.57 crore | Tur 4,66,000 MT; moong 6,250 MT |
| Karnataka | Rs 1,107 crore | Soybean 1,15,500 MT; moong 38,250 MT; sunflower 13,413 MT |
| Telangana | Rs 448.42 crore | Soybean 62,000 MT; moong 10,766 MT |
About PM-AASHA
The Price Support Scheme is a part of PM-AASHA (Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan), set up in September 2018. It covers pulses, oilseeds and copra. Under PSS, central agencies such as NAFED and NCCF buy notified crops directly at MSP. The other components are the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS), the Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme (PPSS) and a Price Stabilization Fund.
Exam angle
- PSS means physical procurement at MSP; PDPS pays the price gap instead.
- Tur accounts for most of the quantity approved, all in Uttar Pradesh.
- Link with self-reliance in pulses and edible oils.