National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm

Description
The State Department of Agriculture, State Department of Horticulture, Central University, ICAR Institutions, CDDs, SAUs, KVKs, Central Agencies/Cooperatives, Oil palm processors/ Associations, DD Kisan, etc. will be the implementing stake holders of the NMEO-Oil palm. The Department of Agriculture/Horticulture of the State Governments will be the Nodal agency for undertaking area expansion programme of Oil Palm in their States with close partnership with Processors. The processors are also eligible for setting up of seed gardens and seed nurseries, distribution of planting material etc. The funds will be released to the State Departments of Agriculture/Horticulture through their respective State Governments. DBT will be used for transfer of funds to the State /Agencies/ Farmers/Processors/SAUs. The private sectors and NGOs could be involved through the State Department of Agriculture, Horticulture & ICAR. Assistance will be provided for the following components: • Area Expansion • Planting Material • Maintenance • Intercropping • Drip irrigation/ Pump-set/ Borewell/ Water harvesting structure • Harvesting Tools • Custom Hiring Center • Seed Gardens • Seed Nursery • Oil Palm processing Mill • Replanting of Oil Palm garden • Half moon terrace • Fencing

Benefits
• The scheme targets to provide following benefits:
• 1) Enhance production and productivity of oilpalm
• 2) Promotion and extension of improved technologies.
• 3) Provision of quality planting material
• 4) Support for nutrient management and pest management
• 5) Provision of various components for Interventions covering farm implements/ machines, capacity building of farmers, water carrying pipes, Fertigation, harvesting technology, etc.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Anyone is eligible to apply under the scheme.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: Interested beneficiary can get in touch with District Agriculture Officer / Block Agriculture Officer to apply for the scheme.
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Step 01: Interested beneficiary can get in touch with District Agriculture Officer / Block Agriculture Officer to apply for the scheme.

Step 2: Step 02: SLSC will finalise the entrepreneur’s proposals received from the districts. The allocation of funds to the States would be made on the basis of their Annual Action Plan (AAP).
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Step 02: SLSC will finalise the entrepreneur’s proposals received from the districts. The allocation of funds to the States would be made on the basis of their Annual Action Plan (AAP).

Step 3: Step 03: State government shall sanction and release funds to the district.
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Step 03: State government shall sanction and release funds to the district.

Step 4: Step 04: District agriculture department will allocate funds to individual beneficiaries
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Step 04: District agriculture department will allocate funds to individual beneficiaries

Required Documents
• 1) ID Proof
• 2) Land documents
• 3) Bank details
• 4) Photographs
• The specific documents for availing the benefits of the program may vary depending on the type of intervention and the state. It is recommended to consult with the relevant authorities for detailed information on documents to be submitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the fund flow mechanism for the scheme?
A: Release of Central and States' share for this scheme will be through PFMS system. Both the GoI and State share of funds shall be transferred through defined mechanism of PFMS.

Q: Is there a role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) under the scheme?
A: The State Governments may develop a sound mechanism for involvement of PRIs in the formulation, prioritization of activities & identification of beneficiaries at grass root level and ensure involvement of NGOs, Self Help Groups and Private companies for selection of beneficiary, identification and mapping of priority areas, liaising with processors, state officials and SAUs, etc.

Q: What is the role of processors in the Mission?
A: The processors are eligible for setting up of seed gardens and nurseries, distribution of planting material etc. The processors will submit their oil palm area expansion target and component wise Annual Action Plan (AAP) to the State for its implementation in the state.

Q: Is there any age criteria for availing scheme benefits?
A: Any farmer who owns the land can avail benefits under the scheme.

Q: Is there a preference for certain gender /caste of farmers?
A: All farmers are to be considered under the scheme, however, the resources for Schedule Caste (17%) and Schedule Tribe (8%) will be earmarked for utilization under all the components of NMEO.

Q: Is there an area restriction?
A: No area restriction is applicable for individual farmers for availing subsidy/ intervention.