Archive · 20 Sep 2025
India Eyes 'Yellow Revolution' to Boost Edible Oil Production
India wants to grow more of its own cooking oil and beans, because it spends a lot of money buying them from other countries.
They're calling it the 'Yellow Revolution'!
The plan is to help farmers grow more oilseeds like peanuts and soybeans.
They'll use better farming methods and provide support to farmers.
The goal is to stop importing oil within three years, and then start selling extra oil to other countries after five years.
This should help farmers, save money, and make sure everyone in India has enough food.
India spends over ₹1.5 lakh crore annually on edible oil imports.
The initiative aims to achieve self-sufficiency in edible oils and pulses within three years.
The plan involves state-specific action plans and integrated value chains.
Strategies include intensifying soybean and groundnut cultivation in specific regions.
The government is encouraged to include the initiative in its 100-day action plan.
- Who
- India and its farmers
- What
- A push for increased domestic production of edible oils and pulses, aiming for self-sufficiency and eventual exports.
- When
- The initiative is proposed to be implemented within three to five years.
- Where
- India, with specific strategies for different regions.
- Why
- To reduce import dependency, boost farmer incomes, and ensure food security.
- Edible Oil Imports
- ₹1.5 lakh crore annually
- Target for Self-Sufficiency
- 3 years
- Target for Exports
- 5 years
- Primary Focus
- Oilseeds and Pulses
- Kharif Season Focus
- Soybean and Groundnut
- Rabi-Summer Season Focus
- Groundnut, Rapeseed-Mustard