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National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm

Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Department: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

The Mission was launched with the aim to enhance the edible oilseeds production and oils availability in the country by harnessing Oil Palm area expansion, increasing CPO production and to reduce import burden on edible oils.

Start date1 Jan 2021

Last verifiedToday

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About This Scheme

The State Department of Agriculture, State Department of Horticulture, Central University, ICAR Institutions, CDDs, SAUs, KVKs, Central Agencies/Cooperatives, Oil palm processors/ Associations, DD Kisan, etc. will be the implementing stake holders of the NMEO-Oil palm. The Department of Agriculture/Horticulture of the State Governments will be the Nodal agency for undertaking area expansion programme of Oil Palm in their States with close partnership with Processors. The processors are also eligible for setting up of seed gardens and seed nurseries, distribution of planting material etc. The funds will be released to the State Departments of Agriculture/Horticulture through their respective State Governments. DBT will be used for transfer of funds to the State /Agencies/ Farmers/Processors/SAUs. The private sectors and NGOs could be involved through the State Department of Agriculture, Horticulture & ICAR. Assistance will be provided for the following components: • Area Expansion • Planting Material • Maintenance • Intercropping • Drip irrigation/ Pump-set/ Borewell/ Water harvesting structure • Harvesting Tools • Custom Hiring Center • Seed Gardens • Seed Nursery • Oil Palm processing Mill • Replanting of Oil Palm garden • Half moon terrace • Fencing

Benefits

The scheme targets to provide following benefits:

1) Enhance production and productivity of oilpalm

2) Promotion and extension of improved technologies.

3) Provision of quality planting material

4) Support for nutrient management and pest management

5) Provision of various components for Interventions covering farm implements/ machines, capacity building of farmers, water carrying pipes, Fertigation, harvesting technology, etc.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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) ID Proof
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) Land documents
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) Bank details
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) Photographs
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The specific documents for availing the benefits of the program may vary depending on the type of intervention and the state. It is recommended to consult with the relevant authorities for detailed information on documents to be submitted.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 01: Interested beneficiary can get in touch with District Agriculture Officer / Block Agriculture Officer to apply for the scheme.

Step 02: SLSC will finalise the entrepreneur’s proposals received from the districts. The allocation of funds to the States would be made on the basis of their Annual Action Plan (AAP).

Step 03: State government shall sanction and release funds to the district.

Step 04: District agriculture department will allocate funds to individual beneficiaries

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Launched: 1 Jan 2021