About CPC Mukteshwar
Clean Plant Center for sustainable farming
The Clean Plant Center (CPC) at the Regional Station Mukteshwar is a specialized high-altitude facility focused on the rapid multiplication and distribution of virus-indexed temperate fruit plants. Situated in the unique agro-climatic conditions of Uttarakhand, the center serves as a critical quarantine and propagation hub, safeguarding against the spread of invasive plant pathogens. By equipping local farmers and orchardists with certified, disease-free planting materials, CPC Mukteshwar significantly enhances crop resilience, ensures higher productivity, and promotes the sustainable expansion of the horticulture industry across the region.
Vision
The vision of ICAR-CITH is to improve the livelihood and economic security of farmers in the temperate regions through research, development, and the adoption of sustainable farming technologies.
Mandates
- To act as national repository of germplasm & scientific information on temperate horticultural crops.
- To undertake basic, strategic and applied research on temperate horticultural crops in collaboration with national and international agencies to enhance productivity and quality.
Objectives
Germplasm Management
Establishment of field gene bank and management of genetic resources and scientific data base of temperate horticultural crops.
Genetic Improvement
Genetic improvement of temperate horticultural crops for yield, maturity, quality, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses through conventional breeding methods and biotechnological tools.
Nursery Management
Standardization of nursery management and high-tech propagation techniques of temperate horticultural crops.
Production Technologies
To device efficient and cost-effective production technologies and cropping systems for increasing productivity and improving quality of temperate horticultural crops.
Integrated Management
To develop eco-friendly integrated diseases/pest management modules and diagnostics.
Post-Harvest Value Addition
Post-harvest value addition, product diversification and waste utilization for increasing availability and returns.