National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO - Oilseeds) approved by the Cabinet

Current Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) for the period 2024-25 to 2030-31. This mission aims to boost domestic oilseed production and achieve self-reliance in edible oils.

• Key highlights include:
• Financial Outlay: ₹10,103 crore.
• Production Goals: Increase primary oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31.
• Focus Crops: Rapeseed-Mustard, Groundnut, Soybean, Sunflower, and Sesamum.
• Technological Integration: Use of genome editing and high-yielding seed varieties.
• Infrastructure Development: Establishment of 65 new seed hubs and 50 seed storage units.
• Value Chain Clusters: Development of over 600 clusters across 347 districts.
• This initiative is part of the broader goal of achieving Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in edible oils.

Question:

1 What is the target for primary oilseed production by 2030-31 under the NMEO-Oilseeds mission?

• A) 50 million tonnes
• B) 60.2 million tonnes
• C) 69.7 million tonnes
• D) 75 million tonnes

Answer: C) The mission aims to increase primary oilseed production from 39 million tonnes in 2022-23 to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31 to achieve self-reliance in edible oils.