Oil Technological Mission in 1986

To ensure the success of the yellow revolution India launched Oil Technological Mission in 1986. The Yellow revolution increased the production of edible oil which was also due to the use of improved technology for oil production.

Yellow Revolution: The revolution launched in 1986- 1987 to increase the production of edible oil, especially mustard and sesame seeds to achieve self-reliance.

  • Sam Pitroda is known as the father of the Yellow Revolution in India which targets nine oilseeds that are groundnut, mustard, soybean, safflower, sesame, sunflower, niger, linseed, and castor.