February 13, 2025

Current Context : Recently, the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $98 million loan to improve horticulture crop farmers’ access to certified disease-free planting materials which aligns with India’s Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme.

About Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme:

Objective:

  • Provide disease-free, high-quality planting materials to boost horticulture.

Aims:

  • Increase horticulture crop yields.
  • Promote climate-resilient varieties.
  • Ensure virus and disease control for ecosystem protection.

Components:

  • Establishment of 9 advanced Clean Plant Centers with tissue culture labs.
  • A robust certification system for accountability in planting material production.
  • Development of region-specific varieties to suit diverse climates.

Implementation: Led by the Ministry of Agriculture, NHB, and ICAR.

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