Clean Plant Program

Clean Plant Program : Recently, the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced the launch of nine 'Clean Plant' projects across the country, including three in Maharashtra.

o The announcement came during the concluding session of India’s first International Agri Hackathon in Pune.

• About Clean Plant Programme (CPP) : A government initiative designed to provide disease-free, high-quality planting materials for horticultural crops like fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

o Goal: To improve crop productivity and quality by giving farmers access to certified, disease-free plants, which helps reduce crop losses and boost yields.

o Funding: The Ministry of Agriculture has proposed a budget of Rs 1,765 crore for the programme.

o Financial Structure: Half of the funds will come from the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), and the other half will be secured as a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).