Bhubaneswar, Aug 3 [UDN}:Strengthening domestic edible oil production is essential for achieving Aatmanirbhar Bharat, enhancing food security, conserving foreign exchange and improving farmers' incomes. Odisha has immense potential to emerge as a leading oil palm-producing state, and effective implementation of the mission can create sustainable livelihoods while contributing significantly to the nation's self-reliance.