What is Clean Plant Program ?
India’s Clean Plant Program (CPP) is a novel initiative by the Government of India, to ensure healthy and disease-free quality planting material of key fruit crops which will enhance the productivity and profitability of farmers, ultimately leading to the global competitiveness.
Why CPP ?
India’s fruit productivity remains below the global average despite significant investments in infrastructure. A major reason is the widespread use of poor-quality planting material, often infected with systemic pathogens-especially viruses. In addition, the …
Who We Are ?
The Clean Plant Program (CPP) is conceptualized by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank. The NHB serves as an implementing and executing agency in association with ICAR, which oversees technical progress and facilitates capacity building.
What we do ?
With support from Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), National Horticulture Board (NHB) will establish crop-specific Clean Plant Centers (CPCs). These Centers will oversee the testing, clean-up, maintenance, and distribution of clean Generation 1 (G1) planting material. Accredited nurseries will obtain G1 material for multiplication. Before reaching…
What is Clean Plant Program ?
India’s Clean Plant Program (CPP) is a novel initiative by the Government of India, to ensure healthy and disease-free quality planting material of key fruit crops which will enhance the productivity and profitability of farmers, ultimately leading to the global competitiveness.
Why CPP ?
India’s fruit productivity remains below the global average despite significant investments in infrastructure. A major reason is the widespread use of poor-quality planting material, often infected with systemic pathogens-especially viruses. In addition, the …
Who We Are ?
The Clean Plant Program (CPP) is conceptualized by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank. The NHB serves as an implementing and executing agency in association with ICAR, which oversees technical progress and facilitates capacity building.
What we do ?
With support from Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), National Horticulture Board (NHB) will establish crop-specific Clean Plant Centers (CPCs). These Centers will oversee the testing, clean-up, maintenance, and distribution of clean Generation 1 (G1) planting material. Accredited nurseries will obtain G1 material for multiplication. Before reaching…
Key Fruit Crops Covered under the Program
Pomegranate
Almond
Mangoes
Pear
Litchi
Grapes
Apple
Avocado
Dragon Fruit
Guava
Citrus
Berries
Outputs of the Program
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1. Institutional, regulatory, and knowledge frameworks established and functional
The project will establish regulatory frameworks and an institutional environment to operationalize the clean plant program for horticulture in India.
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2. Crop-specific CPCs established and operational
The program includes robust communication strategies to engage stakeholders like nursery operators, researchers, and government agencies, ensuring widespread adoption and operational success.
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3. Certified clean planting material produced and supplied by accredited nurseries
Private nurseries’ participation in the certification scheme is voluntary, and the candidate nurseries will be assessed and accredited by the clean plant certification unit under the NHB’s clean plant program wing.
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Agricultural diversification through horticulture is vital for Viksit Bharat 2047. The Clean Plant Program ensures disease-free, true-to-type planting material, boosting horticultural growth and farmer income. ICAR proudly supports this visionary initiative, marking a major stride in transforming India’s horticulture sector for the future.
Dr. M.L. Jat
(Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR)
The Clean Plant Program ensures high-quality, virus-free planting stock to address declining yields and poor fruit quality. With nine world-class centers, ICAR is committed to providing clean plants to nurseries and farmers, boosting fruit productivity across diverse agro-climatic zones and promoting sustainable horticulture.
Dr. V.B. Patel
Assistant Director General (Fruits & Plantation Crops), ICAR
A clean plant program in India can improve fruit crops productivity, orchards longevity, produce quality, and boost food security. I am confident India’s agricultural horticultural sector is ready to embrace this opportunity.
Dr. Dipak Poudyal
(Plant Pathologist/Plant Health Certification Specialist, Salem, OR, USA)
Clean plant programs ensure disease-free planting material, improving crop yields and produce quality. India's adoption of such a program could boost food security and global competitiveness. With its dynamic agriculture sector, India is well-prepared for this sustainable future.
Dr. John van Ruiten
(Former Director of Naktuinbouw, the Netherlands Inspection Services for Horticulture)
The successful adoption of a clean plant program in India will uplift farmers and enhance the country’s agricultural export potential. With the right implementation and support, I am confident that India’s agricultural sector can achieve this crucial goal.
Dr. Ioannis Tzanetakis
(Professor of Plant Virology and Director of the Arkansas Clean Plant Center for Berries, USA)
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.
Sunae Kim
(Senior Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist, Asian Development Bank)
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
(Hon'ble Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, GoI)
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
(Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, GoI)
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
(Deputy Director General, Horticultural Science, ICAR)
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.
Shri Priya Ranjan
(Joint Secretary, MIDH, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, GoI)
