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Price Support Scheme

The Government's price policy for agricultural commodities seeks to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce with a view to encourage higher investment and production and to safeguard the interest of consumers by making available supplies at reasonable prices.

Authority

State

Region

Assam

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

1) Farmers get the benefit of the scheme by selling their produce at support price in APMC centers opened by the Nodal procurement agency. | 2) Farmers belong to Assam State. | 3) Government employees are not allowed to apply to the scheme.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What Happens When Prices Of Commodities Fall Below The MSP?

When prices of commodities fall below the MSP, State and central notified procurement nodal agencies purchase commodities directly from the farmers at MSP, Under specified FAQ ( fair Average Quality).

How Does This Scheme Protect The Farmer?

Prices of the main commodities are procured and protect the farmers against the economical loss in farming.

Who Can Avail This Scheme?

Farmers of the Assam State.

Why Is Price Support Important?

Price supports cause larger production and smaller consumption (since consumers will buy less of any good as its price rises), resulting in overproduction at the support price.

How The Farmer Can Get This Scheme Benefit?

Farmers get benefit of the scheme by selling their produce at support price in APMC centers opened by Nodal procurement agency.

How To Apply For This Scheme?

Download the form from Price Support Scheme official website. Fill the details and submit the form.

Which documents are needed to apply for this scheme?

Identification proof | Land documents | Bank account details | Agricultural documents | Income certificate | Photographs