**Summary:**
The Government of India's National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) aims to increase domestic oilseed production and achieve self-sufficiency in edible oil production through a cluster approach, implemented via State Governments. The scheme provides financial assistance up to Rs. 9.90 lakh or 1/3rd of the project cost for establishing post-harvest infrastructure.
In response to a parliamentary question regarding the inclusion of Solapur district in Maharashtra under the NMEO-OS, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare confirmed that Solapur has been allocated a target of one edible oil production unit in 2025-26.
For the year 2025-26, Maharashtra has been approved an Annual Action Plan with a central share of Rs. 9453.46 lakh under NMEO-OS. The State Government has reported an allocation of Rs. 451.01 lakh to Solapur district, broken down as follows: Value Chain Cluster development (Rs. 197.91 lakh), Demonstrations (Rs. 226.85 lakh), Project based post-harvest activities for oil mills (Rs. 9.90 lakh), and Flexi funds and contingency expenses (Rs. 16.35 lakh). As of the response date, the Government of Maharashtra has not yet approved any post-harvest infrastructure projects under the NMEO-OS.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare: A department of the Government of India responsible for agriculture and farmers' welfare.
National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO): A government initiative focused on increasing the production of edible oils in India.
National Mission on Edible Oils Oilseeds (NMEOOS): A scheme to boost domestic oilseed production and to strive toward selfsufficiency in edible oil production.
Solapur district, Maharashtra: A district in the state of Maharashtra, India, identified for setting up an edible oil production unit.
Government of Maharashtra: The state government of Maharashtra, responsible for implementing the NMEOOS scheme in the state.
SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR: The Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Annual Action Plan: A plan with central share of Rs. 9453.46 lakh approved to Maharashtra for the year 202526 under NMEO OS.
Value Chain Cluster development: One of the components in Annual Action plan with allocation of Rs. 197.91 lakh for Solapur district.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1381
TO BE ANSWERED ON 29TH JULY, 2025
NATIONAL MISSION ON EDIBLE OIL
1381. MS. PRANITI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ िष एवं िकसान क(cid:670)ाण मं(cid:361)ी
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has identified specific districts or regions under the National
Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO) for setting up edible oil production units;
(b) if so, the details thereof and whether Solapur district in Maharashtra has been
considered for such a unit;
(c) whether the Government has received any proposal or representation for establishing
an edible oil production unit in Solapur;
(d) if so, the status of the said proposal and the timeline fixed for its consideration and
implementation; and
(e) the steps being taken by the Government to promote value addition and employment
generation in oilseed-growing regions like Solapur?
ANSWER
THE 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) to (e): National Mission on Edible Oils- Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) aims to boost
domestic oilseed production and to strive toward self-sufficiency in edible oil production.
NMEO-OS implementation is through cluster approach where in identified oilseeds clusters
selected value chain partners mobilize farmers for oilseed production. NMEO-OS provides
financial support up to Rs. 9.90 lakh or 1/3rd cost of the project, whichever is less, for setting
up of post-harvest infrastructure.
Scheme is implemented through the State Governments. The Government of
Maharashtra has allocated district wise setting up of edible oil production units. Solapur
district in Maharashtra has been given target of one edible oil production unit in 2025-26.
State Govt. of Maharashtra has not yet approved any post-harvest infrastructure.
Annual Action Plan of Rs. 9453.46 lakh (Central Share) has been approved to
Maharashtra for the year 2025-26 under NMEO- OS. State Govt has reported that Rs.
451.01 lakh has been allocated to Solapur district. The component-wise details of the
allocation for Solapur district are as follows:
(i) Value Chain Cluster development: Rs. 197.91 lakh
(ii) Demonstration: Rs. 226.85 lakh
(iii) Project based post-harvest activities (oil mills): Rs. 9.90 lakh
(iv) Flexi funds and contingency expenses: Rs. 16.35 lakh
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