**Summary:**
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is implementing the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEOOS) to enhance domestic oilseed production and achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil production. The mission focuses on increasing the production of primary oilseed crops, including Rapeseed/Mustard, Groundnut, Soybean, Sunflower, Sesame, Safflower, Niger, Linseed, and Castor, as well as improving the efficiency of edible oil extraction from secondary sources like cottonseed, coconut, rice bran, and Tree Borne Oilseeds (TBOs).
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is conducting research through five All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs) and two flagship research projects to develop location-specific, high-yielding, and climate-resilient varieties of nine oilseed crops. From 2014 to 2025, 432 high-yielding varieties/hybrids were notified for commercial cultivation, including 104 of Rapeseed/Mustard, 95 of Soybean, 69 of Groundnut, 53 of Linseed, 34 of Sesame, 25 of Safflower, 24 of Sunflower, 15 of Castor and 13 of Niger. Efforts are underway to improve the Varietal Replacement Rate (VRR) and Seed Replacement Rate (SRR).
From 2019-20 to 2023-24, approximately 153,704 quintals of breeder seed of identified varieties were produced and supplied to public and private seed agencies for conversion into certified quality seeds for farmers. ICAR is also augmenting the availability of quality certified/Truthfully Labelled seed of oilseeds through district-level seed hubs.
Under NMEOOS, over 600 Value Chain Clusters have been established across the country, covering more than 10 lakh hectares annually, managed by Value Chain Partners (VCPs), including Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and cooperatives. Farmers in these clusters receive free high-quality seeds, training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and advisory services. The mission also supports the establishment of post-harvest infrastructure to improve oilseed collection, oil extraction, and recovery.
The mission promotes Frontline Demonstrations by ICAR, Cluster Frontline Demonstrations by Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and Block Demonstrations by State Agriculture Departments to educate farmers about the latest high-yielding varieties and technologies. An Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign is also being implemented to raise public awareness of recommended dietary guidelines for edible oils.
Oilseed crops notified in 2024-25 under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) are detailed in the annexure, varying by state/UT.
Key Entities Referenced
ATMANIRBHAR OIL SEEDS ABHIYAN: A Government of India initiative focused on achieving self-sufficiency in oilseed production.
National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEOOS): A government program to boost domestic oilseed production and achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil production.
Rapeseed Mustard: A primary oilseed crop targeted for enhanced production under NMEOOS.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): An insurance scheme, the portal of which provides details of oilseed crops covered under insurance.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): An organization implementing research projects to develop high-yielding varieties of oilseed crops.
All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs): Multidisciplinary projects implemented by ICAR in collaboration with agricultural universities to develop location-specific high-yielding varieties of oilseed crops.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs): Institutions involved in Cluster Frontline Demonstrations to create awareness among farmers about high-yielding varieties and advanced technologies in oilseed cultivation.
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs): Organizations involved in managing Value Chain Clusters under NMEOOS, supporting farmers with seeds, training, and advisory services.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
ATMANIRBHAR OIL SEEDS ABHIYAN
Posted On: 29 JUL 2025 4:05PM by PIB Delhi
The Government is implementing the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) to boost
domestic oilseed production and to strive toward self-sufficiency in edible oil production. The objective of
NMEO-OS is to enhance the production of primary oilseed crops such as Rapeseed & Mustard, Groundnut,
Soybean, Sunflower, Sesame, Safflower, Niger, Linseed & Castor and also increasing collection and
extraction efficiency of edible oil from secondary sources like cottonseed, coconut, rice bran as well as Tree-
Borne Oilseeds (TBOs). As per Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) portal, oilseed crops covered
under insurance are at annexure.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is implementing the five multi-disciplinary All India
Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs) in collaboration with different central/state agricultural universities
in the country to develop location-specific high-yielding varieties of nine oilseed crops along with
corresponding package of practices. Additionally, ICAR is also implementing two flagship research projects
on hybrid development and gene editing for the development of high yielding climate resilient varieties of
oilseeds.
As a result, 432 high yielding varieties/hybrids of nine annual oilseeds comprising 104 of Rapeseed-Mustard,
95 of Soybean, 69 of Groundnut, 53 of Linseed, 34 of Sesame, 25 of Safflower, 24 of Sunflower, 15 of Castor
and 13 of Niger were notified for commercial cultivation in the country during the last 11 years (2014-2025).
Efforts are being made to enhance the Varietal Replacement Rate (VRR) and Seed Replacement Rate (SRR),
so that genetic potential of the newly developed high yielding varieties could be exploited to enhance
domestic production.
During the last five years (2019-20 to 2023-24), a total of about 1,53,704 quintals breeder seed of indented
varieties of different oilseeds were produced and supplied to the public/private seed agencies for conversion
into certified quality seed for farmers. The ICAR is also engaged in augmenting the availability of quality
certified/Truthfully Labelled seed of oilseeds for farmers through district level seed hubs on oilseeds.
Under NMEO-OS, over 600 Value Chain Clusters have been identified across the country, covering more
than 10 lakh hectares annually. These clusters are managed by Value Chain Partners (VCPs), including
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and cooperatives. Farmers in these clusters are getting free high-
quality seeds, training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and advisory services on weather and pest
management. Furthermore, the mission provides support for setting up of post-harvest infrastructure to
increase the efficiency of oilseed collection, oil extraction and recovery.
The mission supports various types of demonstrations such as Frontline Demonstrations by Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR), Cluster Frontline Demonstrations by Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and
Block Demonstrations by State Agriculture Departments to create awareness among farmers about the latest
high-yielding varieties and advanced technologies in oilseed cultivation. Additionally, an Information,
Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign is being implemented to increase public awareness of
recommended dietary guidelines for edible oils, thereby encouraging healthier consumption patterns across
the country.
Annexure
Details of oilseeds crops notified in 2024-25 under PMFBY
S. No. State/UT Oilseeds crops notified in 2024-25 under PMFBY