Govt approves Rs 1,766-crore ‘Clean Plant Programme’ to boost horticulture sector
Briefing on the Cabinet decisions, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that nine institutions will be developed as clean plant centres, along with 75 nurseries for planting materials.
It further read that the CPP will have three components — Clean Plant Centres (CPCs), certification and legal framework, and enhanced Infrastructure. “The programme will be implemented by the National Horticulture Board in association with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.” The Cabinet on Friday approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP), with an outlay of Rs 1,766 crore, under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
Briefing on the Cabinet decisions, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that nine institutions will be developed as clean plant centres, along with 75 nurseries for planting materials.
An official statement read: “With a substantial investment of Rs 1,765.67 crore, this pioneering initiative is set to revolutionise the horticulture sector in India, as well as expected to set new standards for excellence and sustainability. Earlier announced during the Finance Minister’s Budget speech in February 2023, the CPP represents a major leap forward in enhancing the quality and productivity of fruit crops.”
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