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About The Government of India launched two major missions to achieve self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in edible oil production. The National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) was approved on 3 October 2024, with a target of increasing oilseed production to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030–31. It promotes high-quality seeds, farmer training, demonstrations and improved oil-processing infrastructure. The National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was launched in A
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) disbursed ₹8.22 crore in August 2026 to research bodies and regional boards under an Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) mechanism. ₹8.22 crore released by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) as Access & Benefit-Sharing (ABS) for rice. Funds received from Pioneer Overseas Corporation for using Indian rice (Oryza sativa) varieties to develop and commercialize hybrids. ₹2.47 crore allocated to 3 research institutions that conserved
