What is NMEO-Oilseeds?
National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) is the central government's ₹10,103 crore mission approved in September 2024 to achieve self-reliance (Atmanirbhar) in edible oils. India currently imports 56% of its edible oils (over Rs 1.4 lakh crore worth annually). NMEO-Oilseeds targets boosting domestic oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31, increasing area under oilseeds by 40 lakh hectares. Key crops: groundnut, mustard, soybean, sunflower, sesame, niger, linseed, safflower, castor. Farmers get high-yield seeds, training, mechanization subsidy, and bonus on MSP. Implementation: 2024-25 to 2030-31.
NMEO-Oilseeds — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | NMEO-Oilseeds 2026 — ₹10,103 Crore Edible Oils Self-Reliance Mission | Farmer Subsidy + Seeds |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2024 |
| Benefit | Free high-yield oilseed seeds (groundnut, mustard, soybean, sunflower) + 40% farm machinery subsidy + MSP procurement assurance + cluster development |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 15 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://agricoop.nic.in |
Benefits of NMEO-Oilseeds
Free high-yield oilseed seeds (groundnut, mustard, soybean, sunflower) + 40% farm machinery subsidy + MSP procurement assurance + cluster development
Who is Eligible for NMEO-Oilseeds?
- ✓All farmers across India growing oilseeds (groundnut, mustard, soybean, sunflower, sesame, niger, linseed, safflower, castor)
- ✓Priority to small and marginal farmers (below 2 hectares)
- ✓Farmers in 347 identified oilseed-priority districts
- ✓FPOs and farmer cooperatives also eligible for cluster development support
Documents Required for NMEO-Oilseeds
How to Apply for NMEO-Oilseeds Online?
- 1Register as an oilseed grower at your local state agriculture department office, since NMEO-Oilseeds runs state-wise, not through one national portal
- 2Give land records (7/12 or khasra) and crop sowing details to confirm you're growing groundnut, mustard, soybean, sunflower, or another listed oilseed
- 3Quote your PM-Kisan beneficiary ID where you have one — it helps identify and prioritise small/marginal farmers
- 4Link Aadhaar to your bank account so the machinery subsidy (up to 40%) and MSP bonus can be paid via DBT
- 5Collect free/subsidised high-yield oilseed seed kits distributed by the state agriculture department in the 347 priority districts
- 6Join an FPO or farmer cooperative to access the cluster development support offered under the mission
- 7Sell your oilseed produce through MSP procurement to get the assured price/bonus; guidelines are at agricoop.nic.in
Official Government Portal
Applications go through agricoop.nic.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗Apply on agricoop.nic.in