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RakhiAIR 65· 2025

Question 5GS3GS3

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

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Main Body

India imports 60% of its edible oils majorities from SC Soy nations, leading to huge trade deficit. Export of allied products (e.g. milk) and as major Agricultural Economy, requiring of world (4th largest economy of world with wheat after green revolution and government schemes (e.g.) MSP, PMKSY). Import dependence on edible oil: (1) Non suitability of climate—(e.g.) Palm oil require equatorial type of climate found in Malaysia and Indonesia—a (2) Lack of procurement—by government under MSP and distribution via PDS—focused on wheat and rice (3) Depletion of groundwater—where edible oil requires large scale irrigation (4) Lack of expertise (e.g.) non native value of palm oil (5) Lack of demand of oils (e.g.) mineral oil, new shifting to high grade farm and olive oil (6) Insufficient change—resulting in spring of seeds Way Ahead: - Government schemes, branding - Marketing of abundant supply of Mustard oil - This need is for diversification and focus on home grown oil

2Lack of procurement—by government under MSP and distribution via PDS—focused on wheat and rice (3) Depletion of groundwater—where edible oil requires large scale irrigation (4) Lack of expertise (e.g.) non native value of palm oil (5) Lack of demand of oils (e.g.) mineral oil, new shifting to high grade farm and olive oil (6) Insufficient change—resulting in spring of seeds government schemes, branding Marketing of abundant supply of Mustard oil This need is for diversification and focus on home grown oil
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Conclusion

This need is for diversification and focus on home grown oil

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Diagram

Concept map showing India's Agricultural Economy with branches to: Export of allied products (e.g. milk), as major Agricultural Economy (requiring of world, 4th largest economy of world with wheat after green revolution), and government schemes (e.g. MSP, PMKSY). Connection to Food security via various mechanisms

Topper

Rakhi

AIR 652025

Subject & Paper

GS3GS3

Topic

Agriculture and Food Security

Cropping pattern and irrigation

Edible oils import dependence

Writing Stats

249

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analytical and structured

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