India's Oilseeds Economy

India has made satisfactory progress in raising the production of grains, fruits, vegetables, sugar, and other plantation crops. However, a shortfall in the production of oilseeds has been a concern for some time. Edible oil is an essential commodity, more so when a large majority of Indians are vegetarians and animal fats cannot be used as a substitute. The Technology Mission on Oilseeds (1986) achieved some initial success, but the continued expansion in population has caused demand for edible…