NEWS – Union cabinet launces Clean Plant Programme (CPP)

HIGHLIGHTS

Objective

– Prioritize affordable access to clean plant material for all farmers

– Engage women farmers in planning and implementation

– Address diverse agro-climatic conditions across India

Core Components

– Clean Plant Centers (CPCs)

    – 9 state-of-the-art CPCs across India

    – Equipped with advanced diagnostic therapeutics and tissue culture labs

    – Focus on specific fruits and regions

– Certification and Legal Framework

    – Robust certification system

    – Regulatory framework under the Seeds Act 1966

    – Ensure accountability and traceability

– Enhanced Infrastructure

    – Support for large-scale nurseries

    – Development of infrastructure for efficient multiplication of clean planting material

Implementation

– Implemented by National Horticulture Board and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)