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Cooking Oil Reduction Directive – PM's Appeal Implementation | Higher Education Department, Odisha

COOKING OIL REDUCTION DIRECTIVE – IMPLEMENTATION OF PM'S APPEAL

Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha – No. HE-NSS-MISC-0002-2024/416175, Dated 28.08.2026

Letter No. HE-NSS-MISC-0002-2024/416175

Issuing Authority Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha

Reference GA & PG Dept Letter No. 24366 dt 01.08.2026

Issued By Dr Ramesh Chandra Behera, OES-I, SNO-cum-Deputy Secretary

Key Action

Reduce Cooking Oil

In hostels and canteens

Promote Traditional Oils

Ghee, Mustard, Groundnut

Over imported palm/sunflower/soybean oil

Awareness Programs

NSS & YRC Volunteers

Community awareness on oil reduction

Background & Context

Global Crisis: The world has been facing repeated supply chain disruptions since the Covid pandemic. The conflict in Ukraine resulted in supply side issues of food, fertilizer and fuel. The recent conflict in Iran has further exacerbated this food, fuel and fertilizer crisis.
Impact on India: No country is immune to the economic impact of the crisis. India is also facing the negative consequences of this long-standing crisis.
PM's Appeal: Hon'ble Prime Minister has made a public appeal to the citizens of India to contribute in small ways towards the situation India is facing.
Action Points: In response to the PM's appeal, the Higher Education Department is issuing this directive for implementation in all Govt/Non-Govt Aided Colleges under its jurisdiction.

Action Points for Implementation

Reduce Cooking Oil Usage: Instructions may be issued to the hostels and canteens functioning in your institutions to reduce usage of cooking oil while preparing food for students.
Avoid High-Oil Menu Items: Avoid high-oil menu items like puris, vadas and bondas in breakfast.
Reduce Deep-Fried Food: Reduce deep-fried food without compromising nutrition.
Promote Traditional Oils: Promote use of traditional ghee, mustard oil and groundnut oil over imported palm/sunflower/soyabean oil.
Awareness Programmes: NSS (National Service Scheme) and YRC (Youth Red Cross) volunteers may organise awareness programmes in the community to reduce oil in household day-to-day cooking.

Important Points to Note

Target Institutions: All Government and Non-Government Aided Colleges under the Higher Education Department.
Hostel & Canteen Compliance: Instructions must be issued to hostel messes and canteens to reduce cooking oil usage.
Breakfast Menu Changes: Items like puris, vadas, and bondas which are high in oil content should be avoided in breakfast.
Nutrition Priority: While reducing deep-fried food, care must be taken not to compromise nutrition.
Oil Substitution: Traditional oils (ghee, mustard oil, groundnut oil) should be promoted over imported oils (palm, sunflower, soybean).
Community Outreach: NSS and YRC volunteers should conduct awareness programs in the community on reducing oil in daily cooking.
Reference: This directive is issued pursuant to GA & PG Department's letter No. 24366 dated 01.08.2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this directive?

This directive is issued to implement the Hon'ble Prime Minister's appeal to contribute towards managing the food, fuel, and fertilizer crisis facing India. It aims to reduce cooking oil consumption in educational institutions.

Which institutions are covered by this directive?

All Government and Non-Government Aided Colleges under the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha.

What are the key action points for colleges?

Colleges should: (1) Reduce cooking oil usage in hostels and canteens; (2) Avoid high-oil breakfast items like puris, vadas, and bondas; (3) Reduce deep-fried food; (4) Promote traditional oils (ghee, mustard, groundnut) over imported oils; (5) Organize community awareness programs through NSS and YRC volunteers.

Why is there a focus on reducing cooking oil?

The world is facing supply chain disruptions due to the Covid pandemic, the Ukraine conflict, and the recent Iran conflict, leading to food, fuel, and fertilizer crises. Reducing cooking oil consumption is a small but meaningful contribution to manage the situation.

What oils are being promoted and which are being discouraged?

Traditional oils – ghee, mustard oil, and groundnut oil – should be promoted. Imported oils like palm, sunflower, and soybean oil should be reduced.

What role do NSS and YRC volunteers play?

NSS (National Service Scheme) and YRC (Youth Red Cross) volunteers are requested to organise awareness programmes in the community to promote reduction of oil in household day-to-day cooking.

Will nutrition be compromised while reducing oil?

No. The directive specifically states to reduce deep-fried food without compromising nutrition.

Who issued this directive?

The directive has been issued by Dr Ramesh Chandra Behera, OES-I, SNO-cum-Deputy Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Odisha.

What is the reference for this directive?

This directive is issued pursuant to GA & PG Department's Letter No. 24366 dated 01.08.2026 regarding implementation of action points for State Governments pursuant to the Hon'ble PM's appeal.

What is the global context for this directive?

The world has faced supply chain disruptions since Covid, worsened by the Ukraine conflict (food, fertilizer, fuel) and the recent Iran conflict. India is also facing the negative consequences of this long-standing crisis.