In the Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive 2024, over 17 lakh saplings have been planted so far. The plantation drive has covered more than 12,000 hectares across 15 states in India. The initiative was launched under the National Mission on Edible Oil-Palm on 15th of July this year.
The project aims to expand oil palm cultivation in the country. It has seen collective efforts from the Central and state governments, and leading oil palm processing companies. The drive has witnessed enthusiastic participation from states including Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, Tamil Nadu among others. Numerous awareness workshops, plantation campaigns, and promotional events have been organized to raise awareness and engage the farming community. The drive will continue till the 15th of this month.
