(a) whether only a fraction of the total installed capacity for
production of edible oil in the country is being utilised;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor indicating the total installed capacity and
its utilisation in the country during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;and
(c) the steps taken for optimum utilisation of the installed production capacity?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS,
FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a)&(b): The capacity utilization of edible oil industry in the country is about 35%. The details
of installed capacity and capacity utilization are annexed.
(c): The production and utilization of the installed capacity is based on demand and supply which varies from
time to time. At present the import duty on crude edible oil is zero which encourages the industry to process
crude edible oils for optimum utilization of the installed capacity. The industry also processes oilseeds
procured from domestic market.