Synopsis As Oilseed Sector in India in the past has suffered from techno-economic problem. This book examines this vital issue. The book makes the critical examination of the growth and acreage response behaviour of oilseed crops. It explores problems of oilseed sector and suggests ways and means for tackling the issue. To comprehend the problem, a number of sound formulations have been developed and their empirical validity verified with simple as well as sophisticated statistical techniques. The work is likely to prove useful for policy makers who are directing their efforts towards making the country self reliant in edible oils.