Clean Plant Programme launched with ₹1765.67 crore under MIDH

The question asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to state whether the Clean Plant Programme has been launched under MIDH and to provide details on certification, infrastructure, financial assistance, digital tracking, and export impact.

Asked by Smt. Bharti Pardhi and Shri Shrirang Appa Chandu Barne; Answered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan).

• The Clean Plant Programme has been launched with an outlay of Rs. 1765.67 Crore under MIDH.
• Nucleus/mother stocks (G1) for crops like grapes, citrus, mango, and avocado will be maintained at Clean Plant Centres hosted in ICAR institutions.
• The programme covers all major clonally propagated fruit crops, including those in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
• Large and medium-scale nurseries will be supported to establish infrastructure for generation-2 (G2) planting material and tissue culture labs.
• Financial assistance is provided for establishing 15 large and 60 medium nurseries, including for high-value citrus and walnut crops.
• A digital platform will be developed for end-to-end traceability and quality assurance of clean planting material.
• The programme aims to improve fruit quality and compliance with phytosanitary requirements to enhance global market acceptability.

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