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National Mission on Edible Oils

Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)

The Government of India launched NMEO-OP in 2021 with an outlay of Rs 11,040 crore to expand oil palm cultivation, particularly in northeastern states and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Oil palm yields 4-5 tonnes of crude palm oil (CPO) per hectare — significantly higher than soybean (0.4 t/ha) or groundnut (0.5 t/ha). Coverage under oil palm has increased from 3.70 lakh hectares (2020-21) to 6.20 lakh hectares (November 2025), with CPO production rising from 1.91 lakh tonnes (2014-15) to 3.80 lakh tonnes (2024-25).

Key details

Launched: 2021
Outlay: Rs 11,040 crore
Oil palm area: 3.70 lakh hectares (2020-21) → 6.20 lakh hectares (November 2025)
CPO production: 1.91 lakh tonnes (2014-15) → 3.80 lakh tonnes (2024-25)
Oil palm yield advantage: 4-5 tonnes CPO/hectare vs soybean 0.4 t/ha
Focus regions: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, northeastern states, Andaman & Nicobar

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● Tracked since February 09, 2026 · last seen April 02, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes

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