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NMEO-OP 2.0 must shift from plantation expansion to productivity-led growth, BusinessLine says
India's National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) should pivot from expanding financial assistance to productivity-led growth in its second phase, according to a BusinessLine analysis. The analysis calls for irrigation-first implementation, Effective Area Expansion, outcome-based monitoring through an Effective Plantation Index, and stronger inter-agency coordination to reduce edible oil imports.
Aug 8, 2026 1 source