{"id":3804,"date":"2025-01-08T14:40:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T09:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=3804"},"modified":"2025-01-13T18:32:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T13:02:54","slug":"the-private-procurement-stockist-scheme-ppss-a-pilot-for-oilseeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-private-procurement-stockist-scheme-ppss-a-pilot-for-oilseeds\/","title":{"rendered":"The Private Procurement &amp; Stockist Scheme (PPSS): A Pilot for Oilseeds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Indian government is continuously exploring innovative approaches to support its farmers and ensure fair prices for their produce. The Private Procurement &amp; Stockist Scheme (PPSS), a pilot initiative under the Pradhan Mantri &#8211; Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), is designed to assess the viability of private sector participation in Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations for oilseeds. This piece provides an overview of the scheme&#8217;s objectives, preconditions, and implementation process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Objective of the PPSS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The primary objective of the PPSS is to evaluate the effectiveness of private agencies in procurement operations at MSP. Traditionally, MSP procurement has been the domain of public sector and cooperative agencies. The PPSS aims to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Assess the workability of private agencies in MSP procurement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Tap into private sector expertise and efficiencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Serve farmers&#8217; welfare without additional burden on the government.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Create demand and influence the market positively, especially in surplus regions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Promote warehouses and processing mills for value addition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Background of the PPSS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Government of India, under the PM-AASHA umbrella scheme, offers states\/UTs a choice between the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) and the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for oilseeds. The PPSS is an additional option, a pilot initiative, to assess private sector involvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Under PM-AASHA, procurement of pulses and copra is done under the PSS.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">For oilseeds, states\/UTs can choose between PDPS and PSS.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">States\/UTs also have the option to roll out a pilot of PPSS in selected districts\/APMCs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The PPSS pilot will be implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation &amp; Farmers Welfare.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Oilseeds covered under PPSS include groundnut, soybean, sunflower, sesamum, niger seed, rapeseed\/mustard seed, safflower, and toria.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Preconditions for Implementing the Pilot PPSS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Several preconditions must be met for the implementation of the pilot PPSS:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Farmer Registration:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Farmers must register on a dedicated portal within a stipulated time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Portal Integration:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Registration data should be integrated with other government procurement schemes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">APLM Act:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0States\/UTs must adopt the Model &#8220;Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2017&#8221; or commit to do so within a specified time frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">FAQ Procurement:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Procurement is limited to Fair Average Quality (FAQ) products at MSP.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Procurement Limit:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Private agencies can procure up to 25% of the district&#8217;s production when market prices fall below the MSP.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Coverage of the PPSS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The pilot scheme of PPSS has specific coverage parameters:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">First Come First Serve:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Proposals from states are considered on a &#8220;First Come First Serve&#8221; basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Limited Pilots:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Only 8 pilot projects will be approved by DAC&amp;FW.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Applicable Oilseeds:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The pilot PPSS is applicable for oilseeds produced in selected districts where the state has opted for procurement at MSP by an empanelled private agency.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">State\/UT Choice:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The implementing state\/UT chooses the oilseeds for which the pilot PPSS is proposed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Online Registration:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Online registration for farmers is during a predefined period, preferably before the arrival of the crop in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Implementation Period:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The scheme will be implemented for a period of 90 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Simultaneous Implementation:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0PPSS may be implemented simultaneously with PSS\/PDPS in selected districts\/APMCs to ensure farmers can avail the benefits of normal procurement windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Selection of Private Agencies<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The selection of private agencies for the pilot PPSS involves:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Track Record:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Selection based on track record, corporate governance, and management of agricultural produce.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Transparent Tendering:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Private agencies are empanelled through a transparent tendering process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Service Charges:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Agencies quote the lowest service charges based on prescribed techno-financial parameters.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Eligible Agencies:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Empanelled agencies may include oil manufacturers, oilseed processors, traders, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Incentives for Private Agencies<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">To encourage private sector participation, the scheme offers incentives:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Service Charges:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Maximum eligible service charges may be 15% of the MSP.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Business Environment:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0A facilitative business environment is offered as per state industrial\/agro-processing policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Market Fee Exemption:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0State governments will exempt market fees levied under respective Mandi Board Acts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Stock Handling:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The holding\/disposal of stocks will be as per the terms agreed between the state government and the private agency.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Disposal Mechanism<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The disposal mechanism under the PPSS includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">No Sales During Procurement:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Private agencies are not allowed to sell the procured quantities during the procurement period notified under PDPS\/PSS.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Agency Responsibility:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The private agency is responsible for all forms of handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of the procured commodity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Monitoring Mechanism<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The PPSS is monitored through:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">State Level Monitoring Committee (SLMC):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Chaired by the Chief Secretary, with representatives from related departments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Chaired by the Deputy Commissioner\/District Collector\/District Magistrate, with representatives from related departments and procuring agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Both State and District level committees review the progress and effective implementation of the scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Budgetary Support and Reimbursement<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The financial aspects of the PPSS are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Reimbursement:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The service charges paid to private agencies by the state government will be reimbursed by the Government of India, subject to a maximum of 15% of the MSP value of the procured quantity, including 1% for administrative expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Audited Accounts:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Reimbursement is made upon submission and vetting of audited accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Impact Analysis and Dispute Resolution<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Impact Analysis:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0The DAC&amp;FW may arrange a concurrent and third-party evaluation of the scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Dispute Resolution:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0Any disputes between the private agency and the State\/Central Government will be resolved through the extant applicable legal procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Private Procurement &amp; Stockist Scheme (PPSS) for oilseeds is a pilot initiative designed to explore the potential of private sector involvement in MSP operations. By assessing the workability of private agencies, the scheme aims to enhance procurement efficiency, promote value addition, and ultimately benefit farmers. 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