​National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds

On 3rd October, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds).

Aim

  • Boosting domestic oilseed production and achieving self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in edible oils.

Rationale behind the Mission

Dependency on Import

  • The country is heavily reliant on imports which account for 57% of its domestic demand for edible oils.
  • Currently, imports account for 57% of India’s domestic demand for edible oils.

Major Highlights

Time Period

  • The Mission will be implemented over a seven-year period, from 2024-25 to 2030-31.

Focus

  • Enhancing the production of key primary oilseed crops such as Rapeseed-Mustard, Groundnut, ....

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