NMEO-Oilseeds: Mission for Edible Oil Self-Reliance
Why in the news
The National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) was outlined with its hybrid research and seed supply work.
Key facts
- Goal: more oilseed output and Atmanirbhar Bharat in edible oils.
- 600 Value Chain Clusters, covering over 10 lakh hectares a year.
| Initiative | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hybrid research platform (since 2014-15) | Mustard and pigeonpea hybrids |
| Sunflower revival | 15,000 quintals of certified seed, 10 hybrids |
| NFSM demonstrations | Pigeonpea, sunflower, castor hybrids |
| Seed Hubs | 34 oilseed (ICAR, SAUs); 150 pulse |
Release and field work
- AICRP test yield and stability and give final release recommendations; notified varieties join seed multiplication.
- Front-Line Demonstrations show potential and benefit-cost ratio on farms.
Exam angle
- 600 clusters; 34 + 150 seed hubs; AICRP.