Why has India become increasingly import-dependent for edible oils despite being a major agricultural economy?

India is the world's largest edible oil importer - 60% of its is palm oil. Import-depending: 1. Historical reasons: - Till 1990s India had experience of edible oil. - 1975 - WTO impact of imports - Aregemone oil adulteration case - Ball oil loose pocket of it. 2. MSP given to only select few crops - which are of industrial use and consumer friendly: - Palm oil becomes cheaper alternative. 3. Cereal centric - Price and procurement require - hindering oil crops production.

4. Focus on foodecurity: - Increased focus on wheat exports 5. Cheaper imports available: - Indonesia and Malaysia palm oil - Ukraine, Sunflower oil WAY FORWARD: (1) India launched 4-5+10% initiative - Reducing oil area - Shifting to Smollet - Diverting to silenced cups (2) NMEO-Palmide - 60% in oleate target cultivation - Expanding research beyond Manateed - K&N islands (3) Increasing MSP to Sesame oil, Mustard - DMT-11 Mustard - Approved for lab trials Import-dependence of oil for edible milk communicative purpose - Posing stun with 2-Oil PROBLEM cuds edible.