AreaIndia

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityOil palm

Date01/06/2020

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentSector development measures

DescriptionPromoted the development of the oil palm industry in Telangana state, seeking Malaysia’s expert assistance regarding the transfer of relevant technologies in oil palm cultivation and palm oil processing.

NotesINDIA – sector development measures (oil palm): India’s Telangana State sought Malaysia’s expert assistance in the development of the state’s oil palm industry. Reportedly, the two parties agreed to work together in the transfer of relevant technologies in oil palm cultivation and palm oil processing. While Malaysia is eyeing an expansion in its exports, Telangana’s Government envisages a rise in local oil palm cultivation from the current 20 000 hectares to 690 000 hectares, inter alia by offering subsidies and other incentives to growers.