Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urged Telangana to expand pulse and oil palm cultivation, citing India’s heavy dependence on edible oil imports and stressing the need for self-reliance amid El Nino concerns.
By G Nagaraj, T Damodaram India is in a paradoxical situation with respect to edible and vegetable oils. It is one of the largest producers and also the largest importer. Naturally, it has also become the major consumer of edible oils in the world. Despite vast sources available, India has been importing a sizeable quantity […]