AreaIndia

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityOil palm

Date01/05/2017

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentSector development measures

DescriptionExpanded the distribution of subsidized palm seedlings in the State of Telangana, with a view to promote the establishment of oil palm plantations.

NotesThe Government of Telangana will promote the establishment of oil plantations on 12 000 hectares in the eastern part of the state. The state subsidy on palm seedlings will be raised from INR 56 to INR 80, which leaves the farmer with a cost of about INR 10 per plant (1 USD = 64 INR). Some 450 000 seedlings are being raised in local nurseries in support of the programme.