Cabinet Approves National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds)

Posted 04 Oct 2024

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About NMEO-Oilseeds

Aim: Boost domestic oilseed production, achieve self-reliance in edible and boosting farmers' incomes.
- Currently, imports account for 57% of India’s domestic demand for edible oils.
Focus
- Enhancing the production of key primary oilseed crops (Rapeseed-Mustard, Groundnut, Soybean, Sunflower, and Sesamum)
- Increasing collection and extraction efficiency from secondary sources (Cottonseed, Rice Bran, and Tree Borne Oils).
Approach:
- Adoption of high-yielding high oil content seed varieties.
- Extending cultivation into rice and potato fallow lands, promoting intercropping, and promoting crop diversification.
- Value Chain Clusters will be developed across 347 unique districts to provide farmers access to high-quality seeds, training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and advisory services on weather and pest management.
Timely availability of quality seeds
- SATHI Portal: Mission will introduce an Online 5-year rolling seed plan through the SATHI (Seed Authentication, Traceability & Holistic Inventory) Portal.
  - SATHI will enable States to establish advance tie-ups with seed-producing agencies (cooperatives, FPOs, and government or private seed corporations).
- New seed hubs and seed storage units will be set up
Tenure: 7 years (from 2024-25 to 2030-31)

National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) : launched in 2021 to boost oil palm cultivation in the country.
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) ensures that oilseed farmers receive MSP through price support scheme and price deficiency payment scheme.
20% import duty on edible oils has been imposed to protect domestic producers from cheap imports and encourage local cultivation.

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