APOA welcomes Sri Lanka’s move to lift ban on oil palm cultivation
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Summary
The decision is seen as a positive and pragmatic step towards strengthening edible oil security, supporting rural livelihoods
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population ~900 million rural population, 250,000 gram panchayats
Key Numbers
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
PMGSY: 7.25 lakh km rural roads
SHG network: 9 crore women members
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right