National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm

 About National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm

The Government of India through the National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm has the objective to augment the availability of edible oils and reduce the import of edible oils by increasing the production and productivity of oilseeds and oil palm. To this end a multi-pronged strategy is being adopted which includes the following:

  1. Increasing the seed replacement ratio with focus on varietal replacement
  2. Increasing irrigation coverage
  3. Nutrient management
  4. Intercropping with cereals/pulses/sugarcane
  5. Productivity improvement and adoption of proven and climate-resilient technologies
  6. Area expansion through diversification of low yielding food grains.
  7. Targeting rice fallow areas and high potential districts
  8. Promotion in non-traditional states
  9. Encouraging mechanization
  10. Research projects
  11. Training of farmers and extension officials
  12. Supporting cluster demonstrations for the adoption of good agricultural practices
  13. Creation of 36 oilseed hubs with a focus on regional approach for larger availability of quality seeds
  14. Post-harvest management at  farm and village level
  15. Formation of Farmer Producer Organisations

 

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