Key Points from the 46th Rabi Oilseed Seminar Organized by Central Organisation for Oil Industry and Trade (COOIT) in Bharatpur
15-Mar-2026 03:11 PM
Key Points from the 46th Rabi Oilseed Seminar Organized by Central Organisation for Oil Industry and Trade (COOIT) in Bharatpur
Babulal Data
The 1% mandi tax imposed on mustard purchased from other states should be removed.
Import duty on edible oils should be increased to encourage higher domestic mustard production.
Rajasthan should be given the status of “Mustard State” so that the government focuses more on mustard cultivation in the state.
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Suresh Nagpal
The demand for edible oils in India is continuously rising, and imports are also increasing proportionately to meet consumption needs.
There is a strong need to increase oilseed production in India as dependence on imports remains high.
Frequent policy changes create difficulties for the industry.
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Dinesh Rawat
In Uttar Pradesh, no tax is levied on mustard arriving from other states, whereas in Rajasthan a 1% tax is imposed, which is negatively affecting the mustard oil industry in the state.
The government should simplify regulations to support industry growth.
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Views from Other Experts / Members
Just as the Makhana Board has been established, a Mustard Board should also be formed.
Import duties should be increased to boost domestic production.
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Suresh Singh Rawat, Water Resources Minister
The minister stated that the committee’s recommendations will be presented before the state government, including the major issue of mandi tax.
Other suggestions will also be considered and worked upon.