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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme (CPP), ADB
Why in the News?
- The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $98 million loan to support the Building India’s Clean Plant Programme.
Aims and Objectives
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About the Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme (CPP):
| Details | • Announced in Union Budget 2023-24 to enhance plant health management in India. • Aimed at providing farmers access to clean, disease-free planting materials. • Anchored by the National Horticulture Board (NHB), which will set up Clean Plant Centers across the country. • Ensures global competitiveness of the Indian horticulture sector. • Key Objectives: – Strengthen the regulatory framework for plant health management. – Establish Clean Plant Centres for disease-free horticultural crops. – Collaborate with private nurseries, researchers, state governments, and growers’ associations for success. • Funding: ADB loan to establish advanced laboratories and diagnostic testing facilities at Clean Plant Centres. • Will include a certification scheme for private nurseries to produce disease-free planting materials. |
| Where does India stand in its Horticulture Sector? | • In 2022-23, India’s horticulture production reached 351.92 million tonnes, surpassing foodgrain production. • Second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world; Contributes about 33% to the agriculture Gross Value Added (GVA). • Ranks first in the production of crops like Bananas, Lime, Papaya, and Okra. • Steady increase in horticulture production driven by proactive government policies. |
PYQ:[2021] What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide an opportunity for crop diversification? [2018] Assess the role of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in boosting the production, productivity and income of horticulture farms. How far has it succeeded in increasing the income of farmers? |
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