National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (post-harvest units)
Shown as running by: NMEO–Oilseeds Operational Guidelines (2024-25 to 2030-31) (undated, 1.1 Introduction (mission sanctioned from 2024-25 to 2030-31 under Krishonnati Yojana))
A one-third capital subsidy, up to ₹9.9 lakh, for FPOs, cooperatives, start-ups and industries that set up a 10-tonne-a-day oil extraction and oilseed processing unit; most other mission support (seed, demonstrations, training) reaches farmers in kind through cluster programmes.
- Lead benefit
- 33%of the cost, at most
- Components
- 1each read from the document
- Who can apply
- 4kinds of applicant
- Closing date
- Seasonalsee “When to apply”
What it pays
33% of the cost of machinery and equipment for an oil extraction and oilseed processing unit, up to ₹9,90,000 per unit; land and buildings are not counted.
What the document says, word for word
The ceiling is for a unit of 10 tonnes a day; for a smaller unit the subsidy is proportionate (cl. 4.1). Only machinery and equipment count — not land, buildings or sheds (cl. 4.3, 5.2). The same rate is printed in the mission guidelines (cl. 6, p.18).
“5.1 Pattern of Assistance — Machinery & Equipment for oil extraction units and processing of oilseeds: 33% of the eligible project cost, subject to a maximum of ₹9,90,000 per unit”How much can I claim?
This clause does not fund this applicant type (5.1 Pattern of Assistance; 4.1; 4.3; 5.2).
The ceiling is for a unit of 10 tonnes a day; for a smaller unit the subsidy is proportionate (cl. 4.1). Only machinery and equipment count — not land, buildings or sheds (cl. 4.3, 5.2). The same rate is printed in the mission guidelines (cl. 6, p.18).
Who can apply
- FPO
- Cooperative
- Agri startup
- Agri entrepreneur
Papers you need
- Quotations from GST-registered manufacturers/suppliers for the machinery (cl. 5.2)
How to apply
- Watch for the District Oilseed Mission’s call for applications — in newspapers, on the state portal, social media, radio and notice boards (cl. 2.1–2.2).
- Apply online or in the offline format to the District Executive Committee, with quotations from GST-registered machinery suppliers (cl. 2.2, 5.2).
- A technical screening committee checks viability; FPOs under the 10,000 FPO scheme and value chain partners get preference; the State Oilseeds Mission gives final sanction (cl. 3.2–3.3).
- After the unit is installed and physically verified, the subsidy is paid to your Aadhaar-linked bank account (cl. 5.3).
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
Only when the District Oilseed Mission invites applications; no fixed dates are set (cl. 2.2).
Combining with other schemes
The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.