8. Technology Mission on Oilseeds, Pulses and Maize (TMOP)

♤ The technology mission on oilseeds was launched in 1986, and later pulses and maize were added to it.

♤ The schemes included under TMOP are

o Oilseeds Production Program (OPP)

o National Pulses Development Program (NPDP)

o Accelerated Maize Development Program (AMDP)

o Post Harvest Technology (PHT)

o Oilpalm Development Program (OPDP)

o National Oilseeds and Vegetable Oils Development Board (NOVOD).

♤ In 2004, during 10th Plan period, OPP, OPDP, AMDP and NPDP were merged into Centrally Sponsored Integrated Schemes of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil Palm and Maize (ISOPOM)

♤ The special feature of this program is that flexibility has been provided to states in terms of fund utilisation and plan formulation, keeping regional diversity in mind.

o States can introduce innovative measures as well to the extent of 10% of financial allocation

o Private sector has also been involved

o Fund diversion of up to 20% has been allowed from seed to non-seed component.