Budget Increases Strengthen PM-Asha’s Support for Farmers

Fiscal allocations for PM‑Asha have risen steadily. Actual expenditure reached INR 5,437.99 crore in 2024‑25, grew to INR 6,941.36 crore in 2025‑26 and is projected at INR 7,200 crore for 2026‑27. The rising budget underscores the government’s commitment to safeguard farmer earnings, reinforce the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system and expand procurement coverage across states.