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)