India's Government Encourages States to Align Crop Bonus Policies with National Priorities
GoI Advises States on Crop Bonus for Pulses, Oilseeds & Millets; Oilseeds Production Up 55%
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The Indian government has advised state Chief Secretaries to align crop bonus policies for pulses, oilseeds, and millets with national objectives. This initiative aims to promote crop diversification, reduce import reliance, and enhance nutritional security, contributing to a 55% increase in oilseeds production since 2014-15.
- 01The advisory was issued by the Department of Expenditure on January 9, 2026.
- 02The government aims to promote crop diversification and nutritional security.
- 03Oilseeds production has increased by 55% from 2014-15 to 2024-25.
- 04The reliance on imported edible oil has decreased from 63.2% to 56.25%.
- 05Key government initiatives include higher Minimum Support Prices (MSP) and various agricultural schemes.
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On January 9, 2026, the Department of Expenditure under India's Ministry of Finance issued an advisory to state Chief Secretaries, urging them to align crop bonus policies for pulses, oilseeds, and millets with national priorities. This initiative is designed to promote crop diversification, reduce dependence on imports, and enhance nutritional security and self-reliance in the agricultural sector. The government has implemented several initiatives, including higher Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for these crops, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme benefiting 9 crore farmers, and the Soil Health Card program. These efforts have resulted in an 18% increase in the area under oilseeds cultivation, a 55% rise in production, and a 31% increase in productivity from 2014-15 to 2024-25. Additionally, the reliance on imported edible oils has decreased from 63.2% to 56.25%, reflecting the effectiveness of these policies.
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This initiative is expected to benefit local farmers by increasing their income through better crop prices and reduced reliance on imports, ultimately enhancing food security.
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