Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is implementing the Atmanirbhar Oil Seeds Abhiyan, addressed in Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1591 on July 29, 2025. The initiative aims to boost domestic oilseed production through the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEOOS). This involves enhancing production of primary and secondary oilseed sources, developing high-yielding varieties, and linking markets for oilseeds.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEOOS):**
* Objective: Enhance domestic oilseed production and strive for self-sufficiency in edible oil.
* Focus: Primary oilseed crops (Rapeseed Mustard, Groundnut, Soybean, Sunflower, Sesame, Safflower, Niger, Linseed, Castor) and secondary sources (cottonseed, coconut, rice bran, Tree-Borne Oilseeds).
* **Crop Insurance:**
* Oilseed crops are covered under insurance as per the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) portal.
* Details of oilseed crops notified in 2024-25 under PMFBY are listed by state/UT (see Annexure).
* **Research and Development:**
* ICAR is implementing five All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs) to develop location-specific high-yielding varieties.
* Two flagship research projects focus on hybrid development and gene editing.
* 432 high-yielding varieties/hybrids of nine annual oilseeds were notified for commercial cultivation during 2014-2025.
* Efforts are underway to enhance Varietal Replacement Rate (VRR) and Seed Replacement Rate (SRR).
* 1,53,704 quintals of breeder seed of indented varieties were produced and supplied to seed agencies during 2019-20 to 2023-24.
* ICAR is augmenting the availability of quality certified/Truthfully Labelled seed through district-level seed hubs.
* **Market Linkages, Training, and Awareness:**
* Over 600 Value Chain Clusters have been identified across the country, covering more than 10 lakh hectares annually.
* Value Chain Partners (VCPs), including FPOs and cooperatives, manage these clusters.
* Farmers receive free high-quality seeds, training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and advisory services.
* Support is provided for setting up post-harvest infrastructure.
* Demonstrations (Frontline, Cluster Frontline, and Block) are conducted to create awareness.
* An Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign promotes recommended dietary guidelines for edible oils.
Impact Analysis
* **Farmers:**
* *Impact:* Benefit from high-quality seeds, training, advisory services, and improved market linkages.
* *Action Required:* Adopt Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), utilize new high-yielding varieties, and participate in training programs.
* **Seed Agencies (Public and Private):**
* *Impact:* Receive breeder seeds for conversion into certified quality seeds.
* *Action Required:* Convert breeder seeds into certified quality seeds for distribution to farmers.
* **Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR):**
* *Impact:* Leads research and development efforts for high-yielding oilseed varieties.
* *Action Required:* Continue implementing research projects and augment the availability of quality seeds.
* **State Agriculture Departments:**
* *Impact:* Involved in conducting block demonstrations and implementing the NMEOOS at the state level.
* *Action Required:* Conduct block demonstrations and support the implementation of NMEOOS.
* **Consumers:**
* *Impact:* Targeted by IEC campaign to increase public awareness of recommended dietary guidelines for edible oils and encourage healthier consumption patterns.
* *Action Required:* Become aware of recommended dietary guidelines for edible oils and adapt healthier consumption patterns.
Key Entities Referenced
Atmanirbhar Oil Seeds Abhiyan: An initiative by the Government of India to promote domestic oilseed production.
National Mission on Edible Oils Oilseeds (NMEOOS): A government initiative to boost domestic oilseed production and achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil production.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): An insurance scheme under which oilseed crops are covered.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): An organization implementing research projects for high-yielding varieties of oilseed crops.
Rapeseed Mustard: A primary oilseed crop for which high-yielding varieties are being researched and promoted.
Groundnut: A primary oilseed crop for which high-yielding varieties are being researched and promoted.
Soybean: A primary oilseed crop for which high-yielding varieties are being researched and promoted.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where Sesame, Mustard and Soybean are notified under PMFBY.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1591
TO BE ANSWERED ON 29TH JULY, 2025
ATMANIRBHAR OIL SEEDS ABHIYAN
1591. DR. D. PURANDESWARI:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) the detailed data on the number of crops insured under the Atmanirbhar Oil Seeds
Abhiyan;
(b) the detailed data on the number of research conducted for high-yielding varieties of
oil seeds under the initiative;
(c) whether any steps were taken to link markets for oil seeds under the initiative, if so,
the details thereof;
(d) whether any new farming techniques were adopted under the initiative, if so, the
details thereof; and
(e) the details of the training programs held under the initiative, if any?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE
कृ िष एवं िकसान क(cid:670)ाण रा(cid:475) मं(cid:361)ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)
(a) 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.
(b) 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.
(c) to (e) 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. Oilseeds crops notified in 2024-25 under PMFBY
State/UT
No. Kharif Rabi
Groundnut (Pea Nut) Groundnut (Pea Nut)
Sesame
1 Andhra Pradesh Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/ Sesamum
(Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum
Sunflower (Suryamukhi)
2 Assam Mustard
Groundnut (Pea Nut) Linseed (Alsi)
3 Chhattisgarh
Soybean (Bhat) Mustard
Mustard
4 Haryana
Sunflower (Suryamukhi)
5 Jammu and Kashmir Mustard
6 Jharkhand Mustard
Groundnut (Pea Nut) Safflower
Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/ Sesamum Sunflower
7 Karnataka
Soybean (Bhat)
Sunflower
Groundnut (Pea Nut) Groundnut (Pea Nut)
Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/
8 Kerala Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/ Sesamum
Sesamum
Soybean (Bhat)
Groundnut (Pea Nut) Linseed (Alsi)
9 Madhya Pradesh Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum Mustard
Soybean (Bhat)
Groundnut (Pea Nut) Groundnut (Pea Nut) - Summer
Niger (Ramtil)
10 Maharashtra
Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/ Sesamum
Soybean (Bhat)
Groundnut (Pea Nut) - Summer
Groundnut (Pea Nut) - IR
IR
11 Odisha
Groundnut (Pea Nut) - RF Mustard
Sunflower (Suryamukhi) - IR
12 Puducherry Groundnut (Pea Nut) - IR
Castor (Rehri, Rendi, Arandi) Mustard
Groundnut (Pea Nut) Rocket Salad (Taramira)
13 Rajasthan
Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum
Soybean (Bhat)
14 Sikkim Soybean (Bhat) Mustard
Groundnut (Pea Nut) Groundnut (Pea Nut)
Sesame (Gingelly/ Til)/
15 Tamil Nadu Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum
Sesamum
Sunflower (Suryamukhi)
Groundnut (Pea Nut) Linseed (Alsi)
16 Uttar Pradesh Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum Mustard
Soybean (Bhat)
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