Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, oil Palm and Maize (ISOPOM)

·                              A Centrally Sponsored Scheme ISOPOM is implemented in 14 major oil seeds growing states, 15 Maize growing states and 8 Oil Palm growing States with an allocation of Rs. 500 crore during 2013-14.

·                              Under the scheme , financial assistance is being provided for purchase of breeder  seed , production of foundation seed  , production and distribution of certified seed, distribution of seed minikits, distribution of plant protection chemicals , plant protection  equipments, weedicides , supply of Micro nutrients and improved agricultural implements supply of rhizobium culture ,phosphate solubilizing bacteria ,  distribution of gypsum/ pyrite /liming/ dolomite, distribution of sprinkle resets and water carrying pipes, training publicity  etc. including free distribution of seed miniskirts of oilseed and maize to encourage all types of farmers including small and marginal farmers to grow these crops.  

·                     Department of Agriculture is in the process of finalizing a National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP) for increasing production/ productivity of oilseeds and area expansion under oil palm /The Borne Oilseeds for augmenting the overall availability of vegetable oils in the country from domestic sources.