Consider the following statements about the Clean Plant Programme (CCP): 1. It is launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). 2. It aims to enhance the quality and productivity of plantation crops across the nation. 3. The programme will be implemented by the Coffee Board of India. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about the Clean Plant Programme (CCP):
1.It is launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
2.It aims to enhance the quality and productivity of plantation crops across the nation.
3.The programme will be implemented by the Coffee Board of India.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: All Statements are incorrect

Statement 1 is incorrect: Nodal Ministry: It is an initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Statement 2 is incorrect: It is designed to address critical issues in horticulture by providing access to high-quality, virus-free planting material. It aims to enhance the quality and productivity of fruit crops across the nation.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The programme will be implemented by the National Horticulture Board in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Source: IE

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