India is one of the world's largest importers of edible oils, including palm oil. To reduce dependence on imports and boost domestic production, the Indian government launched the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). This mission specifically focuses on increasing the area under oil palm cultivation and productivity in certain regions of India with suitable climatic conditions. The North-Eastern States and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands have been identified as having significant potential for oil palm cultivation due to their high rainfall and favourable temperatures. The mission aims to achieve a substantial increase in oil palm production primarily by expanding cultivation in these regions.