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.
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.
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.
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
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.
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
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.