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- The Government of India is implementing the Krishi Uddhan Yojana to boost domestic oilseed production and reduce dependence on imported edible oil.
- Under the scheme, farmers growing crops like groundnut, soybean, safflower, sesame, sunflower and castor receive technical support, improved seeds and subsidies.
- Small and marginal farmers get 33% of the subsidy allocation, women farmers 30%, and tribal beneficiaries also receive assistance.
- Farmers can get details on seeds, market facilities and guidelines from nearby agricultural contact centres or agriculture department offices.
What to watch next
- How uptake of the scheme among small, marginal and women farmers progresses
- Whether domestic oilseed output rises and import dependence falls in coming seasons
- Details farmers receive from agriculture department offices on seeds and market facilities
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