4. National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP)

The mission was approved in 2014 and has been revised in 2017. Contribution of Centre and State is 75:25. The strategy involves

♤ increasing seed replacement ratio

♤ irrigation coverage and

♤ use of wastelands and watersheds. The mission includes three mini missions:

♤ Mini Mission I: to increase production and productivity of oilseeds

♤ Mini Mission II: bringing an additional area of 1.25 Lakh hectare under Oil Palm cultivation by the end of 2016-17 and production of Fresh fruit bunches.

♤ Mini Mission III: aims at enhancing seed collection of Tree Born Oil

Earlier, only 25 hectare area was provided assistance, but in April, 2017 the restriction has been relaxed to attract corporate bodies towards oil palm and derive maximum benefits of 100% FDI.