Why in the News?
The Union Cabinet has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
What is the Clean Plant Programme (CPP)?
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| Objective |
- To provide virus-free, high-quality planting material to farmers, enhancing the quality, productivity, and sustainability of fruit crops across India.
- Aligns with Mission LiFE and One Health initiatives, promoting sustainable practices and reducing dependence on imported planting materials.
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| Key Features |
- Virus-Free Planting Material: Ensures availability of high-quality, virus-free planting material.
- All-inclusivity: Accessible to all farmers, with emphasis on women’s participation.
- Region-Specific Approaches: Tailored strategies for diverse agro-climatic conditions across India.
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| Core
Components |
- Clean Plant Centers (CPCs): Nine state-of-the-art CPCs equipped with advanced diagnostics and tissue culture labs will be established across India. These include:
- Grapes (NRC, Pune)
- Temperate Fruits (Apple, Almond, Walnuts, etc.): 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: Eastern India.
These centers will produce and maintain virus-free planting material for large-scale propagation.
- Certification and Legal Framework: Under the Seeds Act of 1966.
- Nursery Infrastructure: Support for large-scale nurseries to multiply clean planting materials.
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| Key Benefits |
- For Farmers: Increased crop yields, improved income opportunities, and economic stability through access to virus-free, high-quality planting materials.
- For Consumers: Access to superior quality, virus-free fruits, resulting in better taste, appearance, and nutritional value.
- For nation: Strengthened position in global fruit trade through the production of higher-quality, disease-free fruits.
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PYQ:
[2013] Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because:
(a) Exposure to sunlight is prevented
(b) Concentration of carbon dioxide in the environment is increased
(c) Rate of respiration is decreased
(d) There is an increase in humidity
[2018] Assess the role of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in boosting the production, productivity and income of horticulture farms. How far has it succeeded in increasing the income of farmers? |
