Parliament Parliament Q&A
NMEO-OP targets 6.5 lakh hectares by 2025-26, only 2.73 lakh achieved
The question asked for details on oil palm cultivation targets, achievements, and financial assistance under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), addressed to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Asked and answered by: Shri Dileshwar Kamait (MP) asked, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare answered
What the government said
- NMEO-OP launched in 2021-22 with target of 6.5 lakh hectares oil palm cultivation from 2021-22 to 2025-26
- Implemented in 15 States
- State-wise targets and achievements enclosed at Annexure-I
- NMEO-OS launched in 2024-25 for oilseeds
- No enhancement in financial assistance proposed (part d)
Also in the document
- Total area under oil palm cultivation as of 2025-26: 2,73,302 hectares (Annexure-I)
- Total potential area identified: 21,75,886 hectares (Annexure-II)
- Tripura started implementing NMEO-OP in 2023-24 (Annexure-I)
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Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred)
Question to govt · Ref. LS Q330 (Session 8) · 11 Aug 2026
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