Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme
Context: India and ADB have signed a $98 million loan to boost horticulture productivity by providing disease-free planting materials under the Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme.
About Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme:
• Origin: Announced in Budget 2023-24 with an allocation of ₹2,200 crore for seven years until 2030.
• Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
◦ Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme is implemented under the
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture
Aim:
◦ Increase horticulture yield.
◦ Promote climate-resilient and disease-free plant varieties.
◦ Enhance productivity and profitability for farmers.
Features:
◦ Establishment of 10 world-class Clean Plant Centres (CPCs) for fruits like apple, walnut, almond, mango, and pomegranate.
◦ The centres will be fully funded by the Centre
◦ Advanced diagnostic labs and tissue culture technologies for disease control.
◦ Affordable access to high-quality planting material, including a robust certification and traceability system.
◦ Active engagement with women farmers and region-specific technologies.
• Implementing Agency:
◦ Anchored by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) in partnership with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
◦ Operates in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode with research organizations, agriculture universities, and private sector partners.
Context: India and ADB have signed a $98 million loan to boost horticulture productivity by providing disease-free planting materials under the Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme.
About Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme:
• Origin: Announced in Budget 2023-24 with an allocation of ₹2,200 crore for seven years until 2030.
• Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
◦ Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme is implemented under the
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture
Aim:
◦ Increase horticulture yield.
◦ Promote climate-resilient and disease-free plant varieties.
◦ Enhance productivity and profitability for farmers.
Features:
◦ Establishment of 10 world-class Clean Plant Centres (CPCs) for fruits like apple, walnut, almond, mango, and pomegranate.
◦ The centres will be fully funded by the Centre
◦ Advanced diagnostic labs and tissue culture technologies for disease control.
◦ Affordable access to high-quality planting material, including a robust certification and traceability system.
◦ Active engagement with women farmers and region-specific technologies.
• Implementing Agency:
◦ Anchored by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) in partnership with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
◦ Operates in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode with research organizations, agriculture universities, and private sector partners.