AreaIndia

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityOilseeds

Date01/08/2019

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentSector development measures

DescriptionLaunched a programme to enhance oilseed production in Punjab State. The initiative would focus on yield improvement measures, enhancing production both vertically and horizontally, and promoting mechanization to minimize post-harvest losses.

NotesA programme to enhance oilseed production has been launched in Punjab State. Jointly funded by the Central and State Governments, the programme will focus on yield improvement measures, such as providing farmers with high quality seeds, enhancing production both vertically and horizontally, and promoting mechanization to minimize post-harvest losses.