Integrated Scheme of OilSeeds,Pulses,Oilpalm and Maize

2.2 STATES AND CROPS COVERED UNDER ISOPOM

2.2.1        The ISOPOM is to be implemented in 14 potential states Viz., Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal for oilseeds and pulses. However, for maize the state of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh have been included and Haryana has been excluded.

2.2.2        Other states may take up the development of these crops under their Work Plans for Macro-Management in Agriculture.

2.2.3        The Oil Palm Development Programme will be implemented in 12 states viz. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Kerala, Assam, Tripura, West Bengal and Mizoram.

2.2.4        All the districts covered under oilseeds and pulses programmes during Ninth Plan in 14 States will continue to be covered under ISOPOM during Tenth Plan. However, depending upon the potential of the districts. State Government may include more districts under the programme.