PALMOILMAGAZINE, NEW DELHI – India’s ambitious Oil Palm Plantation Program has achieved significant progress, with over 1.7 million oil palm saplings planted across 12,000 hectares in 15 states since the initiative began on July 15, 2024. This program is part of the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) and aims to benefit more than 10,000 farmers nationwide.n
The program, slated to conclude on September 15, 2024, includes participation from states such as Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and northeastern states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. It showcases strong collaboration between the Government of India, state governments, and major palm oil processing companies, including Patanjali Food Pvt. Ltd., Godrej Agrovet, and 3F Oil Palm Ltd.
As quoted by Palmoilmagazine.com from Biovoicenews.com, the initiative has featured awareness workshops, plantation campaigns, and promotional events aimed at engaging farming communities. These events were attended by key stakeholders and political leaders, highlighting the importance of expanding oil palm cultivation to boost domestic crude palm oil (CPO) production.
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Launched in August 2021, the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) seeks to promote the growth of oil palm cultivation and establish a sustainable supply chain ecosystem for the sector. By focusing on increasing domestic CPO production, the mission aims to reduce India’s reliance on edible oil imports while delivering economic and social benefits to farmers.
A key component of the initiative is providing farmers with viability price support, making oil palm cultivation more lucrative. This support is expected to accelerate the adoption of oil palm plantations nationwide, with the long-term goal of achieving self-sufficiency in edible oil production. (P2)