Technology mission on Oilseeds, Pulses & Maize:

  •     The Mission was launched 1986 to increase the production of oilseeds to reduce import and achieve self-sufficiency in edible oils. Subsequently, pulses, oil palm & maize were also brought within the purview of the Mission.

    Schemes under TMOP are:

     

    Ø  Oilseeds Production Program

    Ø  National Pulses Development Project

    Ø  Accelerated Maize Development Program

    Ø  Post-Harvest Technology

    Ø  Oil Palm Development Program

    Ø  National Oilseeds and Vegetable Oil Development Board

     

    Knowledge-smart technology supported by the scheme: Promotion of Integrated pest management

    Know more about this: http://www.ncap.res.in/upload_files/workshop/wsp11.pdf