Market Intervention Scheme

On 12th February 2025, the Government of India approved the implementation of the transportation component of the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for tomatoes in order to stabilize prices in major producing states like Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Key Points

Price Stabilization: The scheme aims to address the falling tomato prices by facilitating transportation from surplus states to consuming states.
Government Support: The National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF) will oversee transportation operations with reimbursement for costs.
Operational Mechanism: The scheme covers storage and transportation costs to ensure better price realization for farmers.