Release of Central and States’ share for this scheme will be through PFMS system. Both the GoI and State share of funds shall be transferred through defined mechanism of PFMS.

The State Governments may develop a sound mechanism for involvement of PRIs in the formulation, prioritization of activities & identification of beneficiaries at grass root level and ensure involvement of NGOs, Self Help Groups and Private companies for selection of beneficiary, identification and mapping of priority areas, liaising with processors, state officials and SAUs, etc.

The processors are eligible for setting up of seed gardens and nurseries, distribution of planting material etc. The processors will submit their oil palm area expansion target and component wise Annual Action Plan (AAP) to the State for its implementation in the state.

Any farmer who owns the land can avail benefits under the scheme.

All farmers are to be considered under the scheme, however, the resources for Schedule Caste (17%) and Schedule Tribe (8%) will be earmarked for utilization under all the components of NMEO.

No area restriction is applicable for individual farmers for availing subsidy/ intervention.