India's Palm Oil Ambition: Lessons from Malaysia's Sustainable Approach

India wants to grow its own palm oil, which is used in many foods, instead of buying it from other countries.

They are learning from Malaysia, a country that has done this successfully.

Malaysia uses a system called MSPO to make sure palm oil is grown in a way that's good for the environment and treats workers fairly.

India plans to use a similar system.

This includes helping farmers get better seeds and irrigation, and making sure they can make a good living.

Malaysia's focus on sustainability has helped their farmers, protected forests, and made their palm oil more valuable.

India hopes to achieve the same results, becoming a major palm oil producer.