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flag India allows tea estates in Assam to grow oil palm on 5% of their land to boost the struggling tea industry.

flag The Indian government has approved tea estates in Assam to cultivate oil palm on up to 5% of their land, offering financial support and resources through the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). flag This move aims to aid the struggling tea industry, which faces challenges like high production costs and low prices, while also helping India reduce its edible oil imports. flag The scheme provides assistance for planting, irrigation, and maintenance, addressing the substantial initial investment needed for oil palm cultivation.

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