Agriculture self-reliance: Govt says oilseeds and pulses output growing faster; MPs raise alarm over costly edible oil imports

The agriculture ministry informed a parliamentary committee that India's pulses and edible oil production has significantly increased in the last decade. While imports still account for a large portion of edible oil demand, particularly palm and soybean oil, oilseed production rose by 55% between 2014-15 and 2024-25.

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Jun 22, 2025 - 03:29
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Agriculture self-reliance: Govt says oilseeds and pulses output growing faster; MPs raise alarm over costly edible oil imports
The agriculture ministry informed a parliamentary committee that India's pulses and edible oil production has significantly increased in the last decade. While imports still account for a large portion of edible oil demand, particularly palm and soybean oil, oilseed production rose by 55% between 2014-15 and 2024-25.

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