What is NITI Aayog's strategy to reduce import dependency in edible oil production
NITI Aayog's recommendation to boost oil seed production
1. Promotion of high-yielding oil seed varieties through extensive research and development.
2. Encouraging farmers to adopt advanced agricultural practices and technologies for oil seed cultivation.
3. Providing financial support and subsidies to farmers for the procurement of quality seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
4. Implementation of farmer training programs to educate them about modern farming techniques.
5. Establishing market linkages and ensuring fair prices for oil seed crops to incentivize farmers.
6. Collaborating with the industry to invest in processing facilities and infrastructure for oil seed cultivation.
These strategies aim to increase domestic oil seed production and reduce the country's import dependency on edible oils.
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