Welcome to NMEO-OP, Assam
The National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) is an ambitious initiative of the Government of India, aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in edible oil production. In Assam, the Mission is being actively implemented through partnerships between the Department of Agriculture and empanelled oil palm companies. This integrated approach seeks to empower farmers, boost local production, and reduce dependency on imports.
...Read MoreOur Mission
Enhance the area under oil palm cultivation
To increase farmers' income through oil palm cultivation.
Promote sustainable agricultural practices
Improve the overall efficiency of oil palm production
To generate better employment opportunities in the agricultural sector.
🌱 Distribution of High-Quality Oil Palm Seedlings (Tenera variety) 🛠️ Subsidized Harvesting Tools and Farm Machinery
🌾 Promotion of Inter-cropping and Integrated Farming Systems during the gestation period (up to 4 years)
🛒 Assured Procurement of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFBs) by empanelled companies 💰 Viability Gap Payment in case of market price fluctuation
🚜 Support for Land Preparation and Bio-fencing 💧 Assistance for Drip Irrigation Systems and water source creation
Latest News & Announcements
- New subsidy rates announced for oil palm farmers. (Posted on: 2023-10-01)
- Upcoming workshop on sustainable oil palm cultivation. (Posted on: 2023-09-25)
- Launch of new research initiative for oil palm productivity. (Posted on: 2023-09-20)
- Financial assistance program for small-scale farmers. (Posted on: 2023-09-15)
- Annual report on the progress of NMEO-OP. (Posted on: 2023-09-10)