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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 August 2021 to...

Initiated in: Assam, Goa, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Prepared by: ICAR, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, ICAR Institutes, State Governments, State Agricultural Universities & experts. Planning basis: Agro-climatic conditions, natural resources, climate resilience, technology & farmers’ needs. Key focus: Improve productivity, profitability & resource-use efficiency in agriculture and allied sectors. Policy role: Provides a...

Key Facts Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): Launched on 2 October 2014. Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS): Observed annually since 2017. SHS 2026: Launched on 17 September 2026. Campaign period: 17 September – 2 October 2026. Theme: “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat.” Approach: Whole of Government + Whole of Society. Main focus: Collective ownership, youth participation, waste management, behavioural change and sustained cleanliness. Swachh Bharat Mission Two major components:...