New Delhi, June 15 -- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Monday held a detailed review of the edible oil industry, focusing on steps to boost domestic production and reduce import dependence.

The meeting, chaired by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, examined policy measures aimed at making India self-sufficient in edible oil production and strengthening support for farmers.

The agenda of the meeting was a briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Food and Public Distribution) on the subject 'Edible Oil Industry: A Review'.

Describing the discussion as significant, Kanimozhi said, "It was ...