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

India is the largest importer of edible oil (especially palm oil) from Thailand and Malaysia. Increased dependence on imports for edible oils Reasons for import dependence: (1) Cereal centric agricultural practices (2) Green Revolution, MSP scheme (2) Low yields of Indian edible oil cultivation (2) Less area under irrigation c Only 51.9% of total cultivable area is under irrigation (Economic Survey) and edible oils are water-guzzling (4) Lack of market intelligence among farmers - They are stuck in cotton web phenomenon

In cob-web phenomenon (5) Lack of adequate incentives by government c assured market like APMC etc Measures required to reverse this trend: (1) Effective implementation of National Mission on Palm oil a Improving yields via R&D (3) Focus on sustainable agriculture in North East India & Andaman Nicobar Islands (4) Promotion of value addition via PLI like scheme India can achieve self-sustenance in edible oils by focussing on its strengths of R&D and market