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Clean Plant Programme Launched at Pune Agri Hackathon

4 June 20251 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALClean PlantProgrammeLaunched at PuneAgri Hackathon4 June 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India’s first international agri hackathon ended in Pune, where Chief Minister Fadnavis urged adopting modern farm technology.

Key facts

  • Clean Plant Programme: disease-free planting material; target 8 crore seedlings a year.
  • Nursery support: ₹3 crore (large), ₹1.5 crore (medium).
  • Partners: Israel and the Netherlands for horticulture practices.
  • Lab to Land: links research with fields, backed by the Agriculture Department and universities.

Exam angle

  • Maharashtra is called a horticulture hub.
  • Government priorities: yield, lower input cost, fair prices, compensation.

Test yourself

1. What is the budget of the Clean Plant Programme discussed at the Pune agri hackathon?

The programme has a ₹300 crore budget.

2. Under the Clean Plant Programme, which Maharashtra city is linked with oranges?

Nagpur handles oranges; Pune grapes; Solapur pomegranates.

3. Which countries were named as partners for horticulture best practices in the hackathon news?

Partnerships with Israel and the Netherlands were mentioned.

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