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Source: The post on National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) is based on the article “Cabinet Approves National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) for 2024-25 to 2030-31″
published in “PIB” on 3rd October 2024.
Why in the News?
Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds).
About National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds)
| Aspects | Description |
| About | 1. It will be implemented over seven years, from 2024-25 to 2030-31. 2. The mission will promote awareness of recommended dietary guidelines for edible oils through an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign. |
| Aim | It aimed at boosting domestic oilseed production and achieving self-reliance in edible oils. |
| Key Focus Areas | 1. The mission focuses on enhancing production of key oilseed crops, including: Rapeseed-Mustard, Groundnut, Soybean, Sunflower and Sesamum. 2. It also aims to improve extraction from secondary sources such as: Cottonseed, Rice Bran and Tree-Borne Oils (TBOs) |
| Production Targets | 1. Increase primary oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31. 2. Target a total domestic edible oil production of 25.45 million tonnes, meeting 72% of projected domestic demand by 2030-31. 3. The mission aims to expand oilseed cultivation by an additional 40 lakh hectares. |
Components of National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds)
| Components | Description |
| Strategies for Production Enhancement | 1. Adoption of high-yielding, high-oil-content seed varieties. 2. Fallow lands from rice and potato crops will be targeted, along with the promotion of intercropping and crop diversification. 3. Utilisation of cutting-edge global technologies, such as genome editing, for seed development. |
| Seed Supply Infrastructure | 1. Introduction of an Online 5-year rolling seed plan through the ‘Seed Authentication, Traceability & Holistic Inventory (SATHI)’ Portal to ensure timely seed availability. 2. Establishment of 65 new seed hubs and 50 seed storage units in the public sector. |
| Development of Value Chain Clusters | 1. Over 600 Value Chain Clusters will be developed across 347 districts, covering more than 10 lakh hectares annually. 2. These clusters will be managed by Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), cooperatives, and public or private entities. |
| Support for Post-Harvest Units | Assistance will be provided to FPOs, cooperatives, and industries to establish or upgrade post-harvest units for oil extraction from sources such as: Cottonseed, Rice Bran, Corn Oil and Tree-Borne Oils (TBOs) |
| Environmental and Economic Impact | 1. The mission aims to conserve water, improve soil health, and make use of fallow areas for productive farming. 2. It is expected to boost farmers’ incomes while reducing dependency on imports, thereby saving foreign exchange. |
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