{"id":41900,"date":"2024-08-10T09:23:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-10T03:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=41900"},"modified":"2025-05-01T01:52:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T20:22:05","slug":"govt-approves-rs-1766-crore-clean-plant-programme-to-revolutionize-indias-horticulture-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/govt-approves-rs-1766-crore-clean-plant-programme-to-revolutionize-indias-horticulture-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt Approves Rs 1766-Crore Clean Plant Programme to Revolutionize India\u2019s Horticulture Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>What\u2019s in today\u2019s article?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Why in News?<\/li>\n<li>Horticulture sector in India<\/li>\n<li>What is Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)?<\/li>\n<li>Clean Plant Programme to boost horticulture sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Why in News?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Cabinet has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP), with an outlay of Rs 1,766 crore, under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Horticulture sector in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>About<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Horticulture is the practice of producing, utilizing, and enhancing fruits, vegetables, spices, condiments, ornamental plants, plantation crops, and medicinal and aromatic plants.<\/li>\n<li>It contributes about 33% to agriculture Gross Value Added to Indian economy.<\/li>\n<li>India is the second largest producer of vegetables and fruits in world after China.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance in 2023-24<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>India&#8217;s horticulture production in 2023-24 is estimated to be 352.23 million tonnes, which is a 0.91% decrease from 2022-23.<\/li>\n<li>However, there are some increases in production, including fruits, honey, flowers, plantation crops, spices and aromatics, and medicinal plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fruits<\/strong>: 112.63 million tonnes, with increases in banana, lime\/lemon, mango, guava, and grapes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetables<\/strong>: 204.96 million tonnes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomatoes<\/strong>: 208.19 lakh tonnes, which is a 1.93% increase from 2022-23<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What is Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>About<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>MIDH is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme is being implemented w.e.f. 2014-15 for holistic growth of the horticulture sector.<\/li>\n<li>It covers fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa.<\/li>\n<li>MIDH also provides technical advice and administrative support to State Governments\/ State Horticulture Missions (SHMs) for the Saffron Mission and other horticulture related activities Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)\/NMSA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhancing Production and Productivity<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Focuses on improving the yield and quality of horticultural crops through better planting materials, efficient resource management, and modern technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-Harvest Management<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Emphasizes reducing post-harvest losses by developing infrastructure for storage, processing, and marketing, ensuring better value for farmers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promoting Sustainable Practices<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourages the adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly practices in horticulture, including organic farming and integrated pest management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity Building<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides training and technical support to farmers, helping them adopt modern horticultural practices and improve their income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market Access<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Aims to strengthen the supply chain, ensuring that farmers have better access to domestic and international markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Components<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>National Horticulture Mission (NHM)<\/strong> &#8211; Focuses on the development of horticulture in states and union territories.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan States (HMNEH)<\/strong> &#8211; Addresses the specific needs of the northeastern and Himalayan regions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Bamboo Mission (NBM)<\/strong> &#8211; Dedicated to promoting bamboo cultivation and its value chain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coconut Development Board (CDB<\/strong>) &#8211; Works on the development of the coconut sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH)<\/strong>: It was established at Medizipehima, Nagaland in 2006-07 for providing technical back stopping through capacity building and training of farmers and Field functionaries in the North Eastern Region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Clean Plant Programme to boost horticulture sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clean Plant Programme (CPP) approved<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, approved the CPP with an outlay of Rs 1,766 crore to revolutionize India&#8217;s horticulture sector.<\/li>\n<li>The programme, proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, aims to enhance the quality and productivity of fruit crops across the nation.<\/li>\n<li>It was earlier announced in the Budget speech by finance minister in February 2023.<\/li>\n<li>The CPP will address virus infections in horticultural crops, affecting both productivity and quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation of the programme<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The programme will be implemented by the National Horticulture Board in association with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key components of the programme<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>establishment of nine world-class Clean Plant Centres (CPCs) across India, equipped with advanced diagnostic therapeutics and tissue culture labs; and<\/li>\n<li>implementation of a robust certification system under the Seeds Act 1966.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other features of theprogramme<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>CPP includes infrastructure support to large-scale nurseries for efficient multiplication of clean planting material.<\/li>\n<li>The programme will prioritise affordable access to clean plant material for all farmers, regardless of their landholding size or socioeconomic status.<\/li>\n<li>It will also actively engage women farmers in its planning and implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The CPP is expected to benefit farmers, nurseries, consumers, and boost exports.<\/li>\n<li>It will provide farmers access to virus-free, high-quality planting material, leading to increased crop yields and improved income opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>The CPP is expected to further strengthen India&#8217;s position as a leading global exporter of fruits.<\/li>\n<li>Horticultural exports have increased to over Rs 50,000 crore in the last ten years.<\/li>\n<li>The initiative aligns with Mission LiFE and the One Health initiatives, promoting sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices while reducing dependence on imported planting materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Q.1. What is Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers&#8217; Welfare, responsible for coordinating agricultural education and research in India. Established in 1929, ICAR oversees various research institutes and plays a key role in advancing agricultural productivity, sustainability, and rural development.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q.2. What is National Horticulture Board (NHB)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The National Horticulture Board (NHB) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers&#8217; Welfare, India, established in 1984. NHB promotes integrated development in horticulture by providing financial assistance, fostering infrastructure, and ensuring the availability of quality planting material to boost productivity and enhance farmers&#8217; income.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/govt-approves-rs-1766-crore-clean-plant-programme-to-boost-horticulture-sector-9505638\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Govt approves Rs 1,766-crore \u2018Clean Plant Programme\u2019 to boost horticulture sector<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/midh.gov.in\/Schemes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MIDH<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2022761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PIB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/politics\/cabinet-approves-rs-1-765-cr-clean-plant-programme-to-boost-horticulture-124080901849_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Business Standard<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian government has approved the Rs 1766-crore Clean Plant Programme under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) to enhance the quality and productivity of fruit crops by providing virus-free planting material, boosting exports, and promoting sustainable practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":41901,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-41900","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-upsc-mains-current-affairs","8":"no-featured-image-padding"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41900","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41900"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41900\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41900"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41900"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}