Which of the following States/Union Territory/Region are in special fo

Which of the following States/Union Territory/Region are in special focus in the National Mission on Edible Oils โ€“ Oil Palm ?

Himachal Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
North-East Region and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
North-East Region and Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2021
The National Mission on Edible Oils โ€“ Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) focuses on promoting oil palm cultivation, with a special emphasis on the North-Eastern region and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands due to their conducive agro-climatic conditions and potential for expansion.
The mission aims to reduce India’s heavy reliance on imported edible oils by boosting domestic production.
The mission was launched with the objective of increasing oil palm acreage and yield, providing price assurance to farmers, and promoting processing infrastructure.