National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm
The National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) is a central government scheme aimed at expanding oil palm cultivation across India to reduce dependence on imported edible oils. It provides financial support to farmers, cooperatives, processors, and institutions for area expansion, planting material, irrigation, harvesting tools, and processing mills. Interested beneficiaries can contact their District Agriculture Officer or Block Agriculture Officer to apply.
About This Scheme
The National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) is a central government scheme aimed at expanding oil palm cultivation across India to reduce dependence on imported edible oils. It provides financial support to farmers, cooperatives, processors, and institutions for area expansion, planting material, irrigation, harvesting tools, and processing mills. Interested beneficiaries can contact their District Agriculture Officer or Block Agriculture Officer to apply.
Full official description
The State Department of Agriculture, State Department of Horticulture, Central University, ICAR Institutions, CDDs, SAUs, KVKs, Central Agencies/Cooperatives, Oil palm processors/ Associations, DD Kisan, etc. will be the implementing stake holders of the NMEO-Oil palm. The Department of Agriculture/Horticulture of the State Governments will be the Nodal agency for undertaking area expansion programme of Oil Palm in their States with close partnership with Processors. The processors are also eligible for setting up of seed gardens and seed nurseries, distribution of planting material etc. The funds will be released to the State Departments of Agriculture/Horticulture through their respective State Governments. DBT will be used for transfer of funds to the State /Agencies/ Farmers/Processors/SAUs. The private sectors and NGOs could be involved through the State Department of Agriculture, Horticulture & ICAR. Assistance will be provided for the following components:
- Area Expansion
- Planting Material
- Maintenance
- Intercropping
- Drip irrigation/ Pump-set/ Borewell/ Water harvesting structure
- Harvesting Tools
- Custom Hiring Center
- Seed Gardens
- Seed Nursery
- Oil Palm processing Mill
- Replanting of Oil Palm garden
- Half moon terrace
- Fencing
Benefits
- Financial assistance for expanding oil palm cultivation area
- Support for quality planting material and maintenance
- Subsidy for intercropping, drip irrigation, pump-sets, borewells, and water harvesting structures
- Funding for harvesting tools and Custom Hiring Centres
- Support for seed gardens, seed nurseries, and oil palm processing mills
- Assistance for replanting, terracing, and fencing
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Open to any farmer or eligible entity involved in oil palm cultivation
- Processors and associations can participate in seed gardens, nurseries, and processing mills
- Private sector and NGOs can be involved through State Departments of Agriculture and Horticulture
- State Governments are the nodal agencies and disburse funds to individual beneficiaries
How to Apply
Step 01: Interested beneficiary can get in touch with District Agriculture Officer / Block Agriculture Officer to apply for the scheme.
Step 02: SLSC will finalise the entrepreneur’s proposals received from the districts. The allocation of funds to the States would be made on the basis of their Annual Action Plan (AAP).
Step 03: State government shall sanction and release funds to the district.
Step 04: District agriculture department will allocate funds to individual beneficiaries
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fund flow mechanism for the scheme?
Release of Central and States' share for this scheme will be through PFMS system. Both the GoI and State share of funds shall be transferred through defined mechanism of PFMS.
Is there a role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) under the scheme?
The State Governments may develop a sound mechanism for involvement of PRIs in the formulation, prioritization of activities & identification of beneficiaries at grass root level and ensure involvement of NGOs, Self Help Groups and Private companies for selection of beneficiary, identification and mapping of priority areas, liaising with processors, state officials and SAUs, etc.
What is the role of processors in the Mission?
The processors are eligible for setting up of seed gardens and nurseries, distribution of planting material etc. The processors will submit their oil palm area expansion target and component wise Annual Action Plan (AAP) to the State for its implementation in the state.
Is there any age criteria for availing scheme benefits?
Any farmer who owns the land can avail benefits under the scheme.
Is there a preference for certain gender /caste of farmers?
All farmers are to be considered under the scheme, however, the resources for Schedule Caste (17%) and Schedule Tribe (8%) will be earmarked for utilization under all the components of NMEO.
Is there an area restriction?
No area restriction is applicable for individual farmers for availing subsidy/ intervention.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- ) ID Proof
- ) Land documents
- ) Bank details
- ) Photographs
- The specific documents for availing the benefits of the program may vary depending on the type of intervention and the state. It is recommended to consult with the relevant authorities for detailed information on documents to be submitted.