Question

The Union Cabinet approved a landmark mission to boost domestic oilseed production and reduce India's heavy reliance on imported edible oil, targeting an increase in primary oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31 through cluster-based interventions and improved seed systems. What is the approved outlay for the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds), for 2024-25 to 2030-31?

Q: Answer-The Union Cabinet approved a landmark mission to boost domestic oilseed production and reduce India'...

The National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds NMEO-Oilseeds was approved with a financial outlay of 10,103 crore for the seven-year period from 2024-25 to 2030-31, targeting an increase in primary oilseed production from 39 million tonnes in 2022-23 to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31, to advance Indias goal of self-reliance Atmanirbharta in edible oils.