Oversee and monitor project implementation as well as the adequacy of overall project funding Hold meetings- at least twice a year for PSC and quarterly for PIC to discuss the overall status and project issues Project Steering Committee (PSC): i. Guidance and approvals for policy-related decisionsii. Overall monitoring of the CPPiii. Interdepartmental coordination 1 Secretary […]
Funding body with 50% share – monitor and review overall project implementation in co-ordination with the MoA&FW.
Horticulture is vital for Indian farmer’s income and nutrition. India’s top global horticulture producer status requires ensuring plant health. ADB supports India’s Clean Plant Program, boosting plant health and biosecurity for a thriving horticulture sector.
The Clean Plant Program transforms India’s horticulture by providing certified, disease-free planting material. This boosts productivity, quality, and farmer incomes. It also strengthens India’s global horticulture standing.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan Read More »
Plant diseases significantly impact horticultural yields, and farmers have no means to treat
them in the field. The Clean Plant Program takes a system-based approach to plant health
management, ensuring the availability of clean planting materials that will enhance
productivity and sustainability in Indian horticulture.
Shri Devesh Chaturvedi Read More »
Nine ICAR institutes will host Clean Plant Centers for key crops, using advanced technologies to
supply disease-free planting material to nurseries and farmers. These centers will enhance plant
health, ensure traceability, promote sustainability, empower farmers, strengthen nurseries, and boost
global competitiveness in horticulture.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh Read More »
The Clean Plant Program aligns India with global plant health standards. By providing certified clean planting material to nurseries, it empowers fruit growers to produce high-quality crops, leading to a more sustainable and resilient fruit production system.
Under the project, it is proposed to develop eight clean plant centers (CPCs) across India in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The clean plant centers will keep mother plants free from viruses and virus-like pathogens so that nurseries can propagate
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