National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: PIB
Context: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), a landmark initiative aimed at boosting domestic oilseed production and achieving self-reliance in edible oils.
About National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds)
• Origin: Announced in 2024 as part of India’s broader self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) agenda. To promote self-reliance, the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was launched in 2021 with an outlay of Rs 11,040 crore.
• To promote self-reliance, the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was launched in 2021 with an outlay of Rs 11,040 crore.
• Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
• Funds: Total outlay of Rs 10,103 crore (Central Share: Rs 7,150 crore; State Share: Rs 2,953 crore).
• Aims: Increase domestic oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31. Reduce dependence on edible oil imports, targeting 25.45 million tonnes of domestic production by 2030-31. Boost production of key oilseeds like rapeseed, groundnut, soybean, sunflower, and sesame. Promote cultivation of oilseeds on fallow lands and enhance intercropping practices. Utilize modern technologies like genome editing to boost seed quality and production.
• Increase domestic oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31.
• Reduce dependence on edible oil imports, targeting 25.45 million tonnes of domestic production by 2030-31.
• Boost production of key oilseeds like rapeseed, groundnut, soybean, sunflower, and sesame.
• Promote cultivation of oilseeds on fallow lands and enhance intercropping practices.
• Utilize modern technologies like genome editing to boost seed quality and production.
• Key features: Introduction of Aadhaar-authenticated e-vouchers for EV buyers to ease the demand incentive process. Allocation of Rs 500 crore for promoting e-ambulances. Creation of 65 seed hubs and 50 storage units to improve seed infrastructure. Formation of over 600 Value Chain Clusters across 347 districts, covering over 10 lakh hectares annually. Expansion of oilseed cultivation in rice and potato fallow lands by 40 lakh hectares. Enhancement of post-harvest infrastructure to extract more oil from sources like cottonseed and rice bran.
• Introduction of Aadhaar-authenticated e-vouchers for EV buyers to ease the demand incentive process.
• Allocation of Rs 500 crore for promoting e-ambulances.
• Creation of 65 seed hubs and 50 storage units to improve seed infrastructure.
• Formation of over 600 Value Chain Clusters across 347 districts, covering over 10 lakh hectares annually.
• Expansion of oilseed cultivation in rice and potato fallow lands by 40 lakh hectares.
• Enhancement of post-harvest infrastructure to extract more oil from sources like cottonseed and rice bran.
• Mission will introduce SATHI Portal enabling States to coordinate with stakeholders for timely availability of quality seeds
• Current status: India relies on imports for 57% of its edible oil demand. Minimum Support Price (MSP) for oilseeds has been significantly increased to ensure better prices for farmers. The Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) supports farmers through price support and deficiency payment schemes. A 20% import duty on edible oils has been imposed to protect domestic producers and promote local cultivation.
• India relies on imports for 57% of its edible oil demand.
• Minimum Support Price (MSP) for oilseeds has been significantly increased to ensure better prices for farmers.
• The Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) supports farmers through price support and deficiency payment schemes.
• A 20% import duty on edible oils has been imposed to protect domestic producers and promote local cultivation.
Insta links:
• Edible oil sector