Lok Sabha Question No. 1591 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Atmanirbhar Oil Seeds Abhiyan
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. D. Purandeswari

## 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 29 TH  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 क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (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  multidisciplinary  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  highyielding  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.

## Details of oilseeds crops notified in 2024-25 under PMFBY

| S. No.   | State/UT          | Oilseeds crops notified in 2024-25 under PMFBY   | Oilseeds crops notified in 2024-25 under PMFBY   |
|----------|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| S. No.   | State/UT          | Kharif                                           | Rabi                                             |
|          |                   | Groundnut (Pea Nut)                              | Groundnut (Pea Nut)                              |
| 1        | Andhra Pradesh    | Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/ Sesamum                   | Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum                    |
|          |                   |                                                  | Sunflower (Suryamukhi)                           |
| 2        | Assam             |                                                  | Mustard                                          |
| 3        | Chhattisgarh      | Groundnut (Pea Nut)                              | Linseed (Alsi)                                   |
| 3        | Chhattisgarh      | Soybean (Bhat)                                   | Mustard                                          |
| 4        | Haryana           |                                                  | Mustard                                          |
| 4        | Haryana           |                                                  | Sunflower (Suryamukhi)                           |
| 5        | Jammu and Kashmir |                                                  | Mustard                                          |
| 6        | Jharkhand         |                                                  | Mustard                                          |
| 7        | Karnataka         | Groundnut (Pea Nut)                              | Safflower                                        |
| 7        | Karnataka         | Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/ Sesamum                   | Sunflower                                        |
| 7        | Karnataka         | Soybean (Bhat)                                   |                                                  |
| 7        | Karnataka         | Sunflower                                        |                                                  |
| 8        | Kerala            | Groundnut (Pea Nut)                              | Groundnut (Pea Nut)                              |
| 8        | Kerala            | Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/ Sesamum                   | Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/ Sesamum                   |
| 8        | Kerala            |                                                  | Soybean (Bhat)                                   |
| 9        | Madhya Pradesh    | Groundnut (Pea Nut)                              | Linseed (Alsi)                                   |
| 9        | Madhya Pradesh    | Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum                    | Mustard                                          |
| 9        | Madhya Pradesh    | Soybean (Bhat)                                   |                                                  |
| 10       | Maharashtra       | Groundnut (Pea Nut)                              | Groundnut (Pea Nut) - Summer                     |
| 10       | Maharashtra       | Niger (Ramtil)                                   |                                                  |
| 10       | Maharashtra       | Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/ Sesamum                   |                                                  |
| 10       | Maharashtra       | Soybean (Bhat)                                   |                                                  |
| 11       | Odisha            | Groundnut (Pea Nut) - IR                         | Groundnut (Pea Nut) - Summer IR                  |
| 11       | Odisha            | Groundnut (Pea Nut) - RF                         | Mustard                                          |
| 11       | Odisha            |                                                  | Sunflower (Suryamukhi) - IR                      |
| 12       | Puducherry        |                                                  | Groundnut (Pea Nut) - IR                         |
| 13       | Rajasthan         | Castor (Rehri, Rendi, Arandi)                    | Mustard                                          |
| 13       | Rajasthan         | Groundnut (Pea Nut)                              | Rocket Salad (Taramira)                          |
| 13       | Rajasthan         | Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum                    |                                                  |
| 13       | Rajasthan         | Soybean (Bhat)                                   |                                                  |
| 14       | Sikkim            | Soybean (Bhat)                                   | Mustard                                          |
| 15       | Tamil Nadu        | Groundnut (Pea Nut)                              | Groundnut (Pea Nut)                              |
| 15       | Tamil Nadu        | Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum                    | Sesame (Gingelly/ Til)/ Sesamum                  |
| 15       | Tamil Nadu        |                                                  | Sunflower (Suryamukhi)                           |
| 16       | Uttar Pradesh     | Groundnut (Pea Nut)                              | Linseed (Alsi)                                   |
| 16       | Uttar Pradesh     | Sesame (Gingelly/Til)/Sesamum                    | Mustard                                          |
| 16       | Uttar Pradesh     | Soybean (Bhat)                                   |                                                  |

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