National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
NMEO-OP supports farmers in oil palm-suitable regions with planting and maintenance assistance plus a Viability Price guarantee against crude palm oil price swings, aiming to boost domestic edible oil production and cut import dependence.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2021
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
Farmers cultivating oil palm get financial assistance covering planting material, maintenance costs, and an assured price mechanism (Viability Price) protecting them from crude palm oil price fluctuations, aimed at reducing India's edible oil import dependence.
Who is eligible
Farmers in states with potential oil palm growing areas (particularly North East and Andaman & Nicobar Islands) willing to take up oil palm cultivation are eligible for assistance.
Documents you need
Land ownership documents, Aadhaar card, and bank account details for DBT.
How to apply
Contact your State Horticulture/Agriculture Department for registration and assistance under NMEO-OP if you are in a designated oil palm growing area.
Frequently asked questions
Which states benefit most from NMEO-OP?
North Eastern states and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, identified as high-potential oil palm growing regions.
What is the Viability Price under NMEO-OP?
An assured price mechanism protecting oil palm farmers from crude palm oil price fluctuations.
How do farmers register for NMEO-OP?
Through their State Horticulture or Agriculture Department in designated oil palm growing areas.