National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds): Boosting Domestic Production
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Union Cabinet approved the NMEO-Oilseeds to boost domestic oilseed production and achieve self-reliance in edible oils. |
| Mission Aim | Increase oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31. |
| Financial Outlay | Rs 10,103 crore |
| Implementation Period | 7 years (2024-25 to 2030-31) |
| Current Reliance on Imports | India imports 57% of its edible oils to meet domestic demand. |
| Key Crops | Rapeseed-Mustard, Groundnut, Soybean, Sunflower, Sesamum. |
| Production Target | 25.45 million tonnes of edible oil to meet 72% of projected domestic requirements (with NMEO-OP). |
| Technologies | High-yielding varieties, genome editing, and SATHI Portal for online seed planning. |
| Seed Production Infrastructure | 65 new seed hubs and 50 seed storage units to be established in the public sector. |
| Value Chain Clusters | Development of 600 value chain clusters across 347 districts, covering over 10 lakh hectares annually. |
| Expansion Plans | Expand oilseed cultivation by 40 lakh hectares, targeting rice and potato fallow lands. |
| Awareness Campaign | IEC campaign to promote dietary guidelines for edible oils. |