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Clean Plant Programme (CPP)

Updated: 16 Oct 2025
Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Beneficiary: Farmers

Overview

The Clean Plant Programme provides virus-free, high-quality planting material to farmers to enhance yields, incomes, and sustainability, supporting Mission LiFE and India’s goal to be a global fruit exporter.

  • Purpose: Providing farmers with access to virus-free, high-quality planting material.
  • Aligns with Mission LiFE: The programme aligns with Mission LiFE and the One Health initiative, aiming to make India a leading global exporter of fruits.
  • Benefits: Enhancing crop yields, improving income opportunities, and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices.
  • Beneficiaries: Farmers, Nurseries (Streamlined certification processes and infrastructure support), Consumers etc.
Infographic outlining key features of the Clean Plant Program (CPP): 9 advanced Clean Plant Centers across India producing virus-free planting material for fruits like grapes, apples, and mangoes; robust certification system under Seeds Act 1966; and enhanced infrastructure support for large-scale nurseries, implemented by NHB with ICAR and supported by Asian Development Bank.