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Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
Context
The Cabinet has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) with a budget of ?1,765.67 crore. This initiative is part of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
What is the Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
- CPP is designed to address critical issues in horticulture by providing access to high-quality, virus-free planting material.
- The programme is poised to deliver numerous benefits across various stakeholders, from farmers to consumers, and bolster India's position in the global fruit market.
- The program aims to improve the quality and production of horticultural plants through state-of-the-art facilities.
- Under the program, nine advanced Clean Plant Centers (CPCs) are to be established across India.
- Centers and Their Focus:
- Grapes: NRC, Pune
- Temperate Fruits (e.g., Apple, Almond, Walnuts): CITH, Srinagar & Mukteshwar
- Citrus Fruits: CCRI, Nagpur & CIAH, Bikaner
- Mango/Guava/Avocado: IIHR, Bengaluru
- Mango/Guava/Litchi: CISH, Lucknow
- Pomegranate: NRC, Sholapur
- Tropical/Sub-Tropical Fruits in Eastern India: Location to be determined
Key Benefits of the Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
- Increased Crop Yields:By providing virus-free, superior planting material, the CPP aims to boost crop yields.
- Enhanced Income Opportunities: Higher quality produce will lead to better market prices and income for farmers.
- Propagation: Streamlined certification processes and infrastructure support will help nurseries in efficiently producing clean planting material.
- Sustainability: Improved facilities will foster growth and sustainability in the nursery sector.
- Superior Produce for consumers: The initiative ensures that consumers receive fruits that are not only virus-free but also enhanced in taste, appearance, and nutritional value.
- Global Market Strengthening: With higher-quality, disease-free fruits, India will enhance its position as a leading global exporter, thereby expanding market opportunities and increasing its share in the international fruit trade.
Fact Box: Horticulture schemes and initiativesIndia is the second largest producer of vegetables and fruits in the world. Country ranks first in the production of number of crops like Banana, Lime & Lemon, Papaya, Okra. The Horticulture production in the country has been steadily increasing over the years due to the proactive policies and initiatives of the Government:
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