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ORGANOGRAM
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Shri Parshottam Rupala
Minister of State
Shri Kailash Chaudhary
Minister of State
Shri Sanjay Agarwal
Secretary (DAC&FW)
Shri Rajesh Verma
Additional Secretary
Shri Atish Chandra
Joint Secretary (Plant Protection)
Shri Rajesh Malik
Director (Plant Protection)
Shri S. R. Raja
Under Secretary (Plant Protection II)
Dr.Jasvir Singh,
Joint Directoer (PP)
Smt. Gitanjali Virmani
Section Officer (Plant Protection - II)
Shri Prakash
Kumar, ASO
Ms. Aanchal
Bhaskar, ASO Dr.Swaroop
Kumar, APPO
Shri Suresh,
APPO
Ms. Naorem
Devi, TO
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OFFICERS DETAILS& BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Office of Joint Secretary (PP) Room No.297-D, Krishi Bhawan
Item of work Check-list Rules/condition to accomplish the task
Level of final Disposal
Time required for disposal (Approx.)
1 Market access request for agricultural produce to Australian, North American and Europe (West) countries.
As per Plant quarantine import requirement/format of importing countries, if requested by importing country or as provided by Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine & Storage (DPPQ&S)
Joint Secretary 3-7 days after receipt of technical information from Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine & Storage, it is sent to importing country for conduct of Pest Risk Analysis. Then response of the country is awaited and after exchange of additional information/comments /visit of officials and negotiation market access is granted by importing country. Hence, Time frame can’t be determined for final disposal.
2 Issues related to granting market access of agricultural commodities to Australia, North American and Europe (West) countries.
As per Plant Quarantine (import into India) Order, 2003. The information provided by exporting country should be in PQ Form 23 & 24.
AM 3-7 days after receipt of market access request, technical information provided by country is sent to DPPQ&S for conduct of Pest Risk Analysis. After receipt of PRA report, the same is communicated to exporting country for comments. Thereafter, exchange of comments/counter comments, it is notified in Gazette of India. Hence, Time frame can’t be determined for final disposal.
3 Requests of exporting country (Australian, North American and Europe (West)) to review existing import condition i.e. alternative of Methyl Bromide fumigation.
As per Plant Quarantine (import into India) Order, 2003/ IPPC regulation.
AM 3-7 days after receipt of request of exporting country, it is sent to DPPQ&S for comments/examination. After receipt of comments, the same is communicated to exporting country. Thereafter, exchange of
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comments/counter comments, it is notified in Gazette of India. Hence, Time frame can’t be determined for final disposal.
4 Issues relating to export/import with Australia, European (West) and North American countries like ban/temporary suspension imposed by importing countries.
As per Plant Quarantine (import into India) Order, 2003/ IPPC regulation.
AM 1-5 days after receipt of ban/temporary suspension notice, the same is forwarded to DPPQ&S for seeking comments. After receiving comments, the same is put up for approval and information is sent to importing country. Time frame for lifting ban/temporary suspension by importing country can’t be determined.
5. All Amendments to PQ Order, 2003/ notification of ports
Proposal received from DDPQ&S
AM 5-7 days, proposal sent to WTO after approval of AM. 60 days’ time given to member countries for comments. Replies given to all the countries who furnish comments, as received from DDPQ&S. Hindi version from Hindi section. Then sent to press for publication.
6. Notification of PSC Issuing Authorities
Proposal received from DDPQ&S. proposal also received from State Governments which is forwarded to DDPQ&S
JS 10-15 days’ time after the proposal is received from DDPQS and approval of JS. Hindi version from Hindi Section is sought. Sent to press for publication.
7. All WTO related matters/ NTMs/ NTFC/ Agricultural Biosecurity Bill/ matter relating to Parliament
Received from various Departments
JS 1-2 days after receiving receipt sent to DDPQS for comments. After receiving comments fina reply given to the concerned Dept.
8 Verification of authenticity of Phytosanitary certificate issued by PQ Stations
It is verified by DPPQ&S. US/Director 1-3 days, receipt is forwarded to DPPQ&S. Most of the time DPPQ&S directly replies to NPPO.
9 References received from MEA, Department of Commerce, APEDA, IC Division, Trade
Comments/Information/brief is provided in the matter.
JS(PP) 3-7 days after receipt of letter, comments from DPPQ&S are sought and after receipt of
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Division on plant quarantine issues, MoU/Work Plan/JWG with reference to Asian, African and South American countries.
information, same is provided to concerned department/division within 3-5 days. In many cases, PP Division directly provides the brief to IC Division.
10 Foreign visit of officers of Plant Protection Division and DPPQ&S.
As per decision of competent authority.
AM/Secretary 3-7 days after receipt of requests, file is put up. After nomination of officers, same is communicated to concerned person within 1-2 days. After receipt of checklist, political clearance etc., check list is sent to IC Division for processing the case within 2-3 days. Vigilance clearance is also sought from vigilance Division.
11 VIP Reference Comments sought from DPPQ&S and concerned agencies. As per rules prescribed by DOPT
AM/MOS 1-3 days comments are sought from DPPQ&S. After receiving reply the same is put up for final disposal.
12 RTI Matters As per RTI Act CPIO Within 30 days.
13 Court Cases Forwarded to DPPQ&S. JS(PP) Receipt is forwarded to DPPQ&S within 1-2 days.
14 WTO notifications issued by member countries
Forwarded to DPPQS for comments
15 References received from exporters/importers/IC Division/MEA etc. related to Asian, African and South American countries
As per PQ Order, 2003 5-10 days receipt is forwarded to DPPQS for comments.
Item of work Check-list Rules/condition to accomplish the task
Level of final Disposal
Time required for disposal (Approx.)
1 Market access request for agricultural produce to Asian and South American countries.
As per Plant quarantine import requirement/format of importing countries, if requested by importing country or as provided by Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine & Storage (DPPQ&S)
Joint Secretary 3-7 days after receipt of technical information from Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine & Storage, it is sent to importing country for conduct of Pest Risk Analysis. Then response of the country is awaited and after exchange of additional
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information/comments /visit of officials and negotiation market access is granted by importing country. Hence, Time frame can’t be determined for final disposal.
2 Issues related to granting market access of agricultural commodities to Asian and South American countries.
As per Plant Quarantine (import into India) Order, 2003. The information provided by exporting country should be in PQ Form 23 & 24.
AM 3-7 days after receipt of market access request, technical information provided by country is sent to DPPQ&S for conduct of Pest Risk Analysis. After receipt of PRA report, the same is communicated to exporting country for comments. Thereafter, exchange of comments/counter comments, it is notified in Gazette of India. Hence, Time frame can’t be determined for final disposal.
3 Requests of exporting country (Asian, South American countries) to review existing import condition i.e. alternative of Methyl Bromide fumigation.
As per Plant Quarantine (import into India) Order, 2003/ IPPC regulation.
AM 3-7 days after receipt of request of exporting country, it is sent to DPPQ&S for comments/examination. After receipt of comments, the same is communicated to exporting country. Thereafter, exchange of comments/counter comments, it is notified in Gazette of India. Hence, Time frame can’t be determined for final disposal.
4 Issues relating to export/import with Asian and South American countries like ban/temporary suspension imposed by importing countries.
As per Plant Quarantine (import into India) Order, 2003/ IPPC regulation.
AM 1-5 days after receipt of ban/temporary suspension notice, the same is forwarded to DPPQ&S for seeking comments. After receiving comments, the same is put up for approval and information is sent to importing country. Time frame for lifting ban/temporary suspension by importing
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country can’t be determined.
5 Verification of authenticity of Phytosanitary certificate issued by PQ Stations
It is verified by DPPQ&S. US/Director 1-3 days, receipt is forwarded to DPPQ&S. Most of the time DPPQ&S directly replies to NPPO.
6 References received from MEA, Department of Commerce, APEDA, IC Division, Trade Division on plant quarantine issues, MoU/Work Plan/JWG with reference to Asian, South American countries.
Comments/Information/brief is provided in the matter.
JS(PP) 3-7 days after receipt of letter, comments from DPPQ&S are sought and after receipt of information, same is provided to concerned department/division within 3-5 days. In many cases, PP Division directly provides the brief to IC Division.
7 Foreign visit of officers of Plant Protection Division and DPPQ&S.
As per decision of competent authority.
AM/Secretary 3-7 days after receipt of requests, file is put up. After nomination of officers, same is communicated to concerned person within 1-2 days. After receipt of checklist, political clearance etc., check list is sent to IC Division for processing the case within 2-3 days. Vigilance clearance is also sought from vigilance Division.
8 VIP Reference Comments sought from DPPQ&S and concerned agencies. As per rules prescribed by DOPT
AM/MOS 1-3 days comments are sought from DPPQ&S. After receiving reply the same is put up for final disposal.
9. RTI Matters As per RTI Act CPIO Within 30 days.
10. Court Cases Forwarded to DPPQ&S. JS(PP) Receipt is forwarded to DPPQ&S within 1-2 days.
11. WTO notifications issued by member countries
Forwarded to DPPQS for comments
12. References received from exporters/importers/IC Division/MEA etc. related to Asian and South American countries
As per PQ Order, 2003 5-10 days receipt is forwarded to DPPQS for comments.
Item of work Check-list Rules/condition to accomplish the task
Level of final Disposal
Time required for disposal (Approx.)
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1 Market access and Bilateral issues of countries of Africa and Eastern Europe.
As per Plant quarantine import requirement/format of importing countries, if requested by importing country or as provided by Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine & Storage (DPPQ&S)
Joint Secretary 3-7 days after receipt of technical information from Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine & Storage, it is sent to importing country for conduct of Pest Risk Analysis. Then response of the country is awaited and after exchange of additional information/comments /visit of officials and negotiation market access is granted by importing country. Hence, Time frame can’t be determined for final disposal.
2 Issues related to granting market access of agricultural commodities to Africa and Eastern Europe countries.
As per Plant Quarantine (import into India) Order, 2003. The information provided by exporting country should be in PQ Form 23 & 24.
AM 3-7 days after receipt of market access request, technical information provided by country is sent to DPPQ&S for conduct of Pest Risk Analysis. After receipt of PRA report, the same is communicated to exporting country for comments. Thereafter, exchange of comments/counter comments, it is notified in Gazette of India. Hence, Time frame can’t be determined for final disposal.
3 Requests of exporting country (Africa and Eastern Europe countries) to review existing import condition i.e. alternative of Methyl Bromide fumigation.
As per Plant Quarantine (import into India) Order, 2003/ IPPC regulation.
AM 3-7 days after receipt of request of exporting country, it is sent to DPPQ&S for comments/examination. After receipt of comments, the same is communicated to exporting country. Thereafter, exchange of comments/counter comments, it is notified in Gazette of India. Hence, Time frame can’t be determined for final disposal.
4 Issues relating to export/import with Africa and Eastern
As per Plant Quarantine (import into India) Order, 2003/ IPPC regulation.
AM 1-5 days after receipt of ban/temporary suspension notice, the
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Europe countries like ban/temporary suspension imposed by importing countries.
same is forwarded to DPPQ&S for seeking comments. After receiving comments, the same is put up for approval and information is sent to importing country. Time frame for lifting ban/temporary suspension by importing country can’t be determined.
6 References received from MEA, Department of Commerce, APEDA, IC Division, Trade Division on plant quarantine issues, MoU/Work Plan/JWG with reference to African and East European countries.
Comments/Information/brief is provided in the matter.
JS(PP) 3-7 days after receipt of letter, comments from DPPQ&S are sought and after receipt of information, same is provided to concerned department/division within 3-5 days. In many cases, PP Division directly provides the brief to IC Division.
7 Matters relating to Ease of Doing Business
Received from various Departments
Joint Secretary 1-3 days comments are sought from DPPQ&S. After receiving reply the same is put up for final disposal.
8 Matters relating to Land Ports Authority
Received from Land Ports Authority
Joint Secretary 1-3 days comments are sought from DPPQ&S. After receiving reply the same is put up for final disposal.
9 Monthly D.O. letter to Cabinet Secretariat
Joint Secretary To be forwarded to Policy Section by 2nd of every month.
10 VIP References Comments sought from DPPQ&S and concerned agencies. As per rules prescribed by DOPT.
AM/MOS 1-3 days comments are sought from DPPQ&S. After receiving reply the same is put up for final disposal.
11 Parliament Questions As per Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs instructions.
AM 1-3 days.
12 All matters relating to Hindi/visit of Official Language Committees.
As per Department of Official Language instructions
Item of work Check-list Rules/condition to accomplish the task
Level of final Disposal
Time required for disposal (Approx.)
1 All Relaxation cases received from DPPQ&S, Faridabad for granting relaxation to consignments imported into India in violation of PQ Order, 2003.
Under Clause 14 of the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003.
Joint Secretary 3-7 days.
2 Implementation and monitoring of the scheme “Monitoring of Pesticide Residues at National Level” (MPRNL).
Compilation and analysis of the monthly/ annual progress reports and MRL data analysed in fruits, vegetables, cereals, spices, meat, milk, tea and water samples from different states of India.
Sharing of monthly progress reports with the concerned states, where pesticide residues are found above FSSAI MRLs with reference to farm gate samples, organic samples and samples collected from retail outlets to carry out focused training programmes for Farmers Field Schools, etc, especially in the areas where monitoring data has revealed a propensity for pesticide over use.
Processing of the requests for inclusion of different Pesticide Residue Analysis Laboratories
As per guidelines of FSSAI.
Joint Secretary 15-30 days.
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under All India Network Project on Pesticide Residue Analysis.
3 Codex/ CCPR matters.
To conduct the visits and participations of the Indian experts to China for attending CCPR meetings.
As per guidelines of FSSAI.
Secretary 3-7 days.
4 All Pesticide Residue matters.
Matters received from public, state government, countries and different institutes regarding MRL levels in different agri. commodities.
FSSAI guidelines.
Joint Secretary 3-7 days.
5 Parliament questions of MPRNL.
As per Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs instructions.
AM 1-3 days.
6 Court cases related to relaxation matters.
Forwarded to DPPQ&S. Joint Secretary Receipt is forwarded to DPPQ&S within 1-2 days.
Item of work Check-list Rules/condition to accomplish the task
Level of final Disposal
Time required for disposal (Approx.)
1 Non-compliances received from other countries and notification of non-compliance to other countries.
As per Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003.
Joint Secretary 3-7 days
2 All matters relating to Plant Quarantine Order, 2003 and amendments thereof, including alternate fumigation issues (ASO-I to guide APPO-II, till he becomes conversant with the subject/work).
As per Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003.
AM 30 days for WTO Notification after receipt of inputs from DPPQ&S. 90 days for Gazette Notification.
3 Agricultural Bio-security Bill or any other Bill. (ASO-I to guide APPO-II, till he becomes conversant with the subject/work).
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
AM
4 Unclaimed plant/plant products.
As per Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003.
Joint Secretary 15-30 days
5 Domestic Plant As per Plant Quarantine Joint Secretary 15-30 days
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Quarantine. (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003.
6 Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ).
As per Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003.
Joint Secretary 15-30 days
7 Public grievances. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)
Joint Secretary 30 days
8 RTI matters RTI Act, 2005. CPIO 30 days
9 Periodical review of issues related to PP Division (PQIS).
10 Any other work allotted by Section Officer/Branch Officer or Senior Officers.
Ms Naorem, Technical Officer (PP-II), Room No. 493, Krishi Bhawan
Sl. No.
Item of work Check-list Rules/condition to accomplish the task
Level of final Disposal
Time required for disposal (Approx.)
1 Non-compliances received from other countries and notification of non-compliance to other countries.
As per Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003.
Joint Secretary 3-7 days
2 Relaxation Cases As per Plant Quarantine (Regulation of import into India) Order, 2003.
Joint Secretary 1-3 days
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BRIEF NOTE ON PLANT QUARANTINE
Plant Quarantine regulatory measures are operative through the ‘Destructive
Insects & Pests Act, 1914 (Act 2 of 1914) in the country. The purpose and intent of
this Act is to prevent the introduction of any insect, fungus or other pest, which is or
may be destructive to crops. The import of agricultural commodities is presently
regulated through the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003
the provisions of New Policy on Seed Development, 1988. Further, the significance
of Plant Quarantine has increased in view of globalization and liberalization in
International trade of plants and plant material in the wake of Sanitary and
Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement under WTO. The phytosanitary certification of
agricultural commodities being exported is also undertaken as per International Plant
Protection Convention (IPPC), 1951.
BACK GROUND ON INTRODUCTION OF PLANT QUARANTINE ORDER, 2003.
In line with the New Policy on Seed Development, 1988 and the provisions of
PQ Order, 2003, the specified planting material for propagation (viz., cuttings,
saplings, bud woods, etc.) require growing under Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) for a
specified period. The import of such planting material is granted based on a
certificate from Designated Inspection Authorities of the concerned jurisdiction
stating that the importer possesses the post entry quarantine facility for the imported
planting material. Such consignments are released with the intimation to the
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concerned Inspection Authorities for conducting further PEQ inspections and the
final clearance is granted based on the PEQ Inspection Report. The pest risk
analysis is mandatory for all the plants/plant material prior to its import into India as
per PQ Order, 2003. The risk of exotic pests and diseases is minimized by
identifying the potential pests which can get into the country with the specified
commodity and seeking export certification for their freedom/pest free area status,
etc. from the exporting country. The export inspections are carried out to facilitate
certification of exportable plants and plant material as per the requirement of
importing country in line with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).
The export inspections involves sampling and detailed laboratory tests in case of
seeds and planting material for propagation whereas visual examination with hand
lens and washing tests, etc are carried out for plant material meant for consumption.
The export inspections are conducted at exporters’ premises also to facilitate exports
for agricultural commodities meant for consumption.
OBJECTIVES
1. Inspection of imported agricultural commodities for preventing the introduction
of exotic pests and diseases inimical to Indian fauna and flora through
implementation of DIP Act, 1914 and the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into
India) Order, 2003 issued there under.
2. Inspection of plants and plant material meant for export as per the
requirements under International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) 1951 of FAO to
facilitate pest free trade.
3. Detection of exotic pests and diseases for their containment by adopting
domestic quarantine regulations, if introduced.
ENTRY POINTS
As per Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 a total
of 90 entry points including 44 seaports, 23 airports and 23 land custom stations are
notified points of entry for import of plants and plant material. Besides, 75 Inland
Container Depot/Container Freight Station, 11 Foreign Post Offices have also been
notified for the entry of plants/plant material under the PQ Order, 2003.
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DIRECTORATE OF PLANT PROTECTION, QUARANTINE & STORAGE
The Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine & Storage was established in
the year 1946 on the recommendation of ‘Woodhead Commission’ as an apex
organization for advising the Government of India and state governments on all the
matter related to Plant Protection. The Directorate is headed by Plant Protection
adviser. Plant Protection strategy and activities have significant importance in the
overall crop production programmes for sustainable agriculture. Plant protection
activities encompasses activities aimed to minimizing crop losses due to pests
through integrated pest management, plant quarantine, regulation of pesticides,
locust warning & control and training in desert areas besides training and capacity
building in plant protection. It is an attached Office of Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare. It has various Sub-Offices throughout India.
STRENGTHENING AND MODERNIZATION OF PLANT QUARANTINE
FACILITIES IN INDIA (SMPQF)
The scheme has been continuing as a Central Sector Scheme since 1949.
The Scheme is implemented by the Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture&
Farmers Welfare, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation& Farmers Welfare,
Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage in accordance with DIP Act,
1914, International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) of Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO) 1951.
Government’s primary objectives under the scheme are:
To prevent introduction and spread of exotic pests that are harmful to crops
by regulating/restricting import of plant/plant products.
To support market access for India’s Agriculture products
To facilitate safe global trade in agriculture by providing the producers and exporters a technically competent and reliable phytosanitary certification system to meet the requirements of trading partners.
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Government of India notified Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India)
Order, 2003 under which Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) of agricultural commodities is
mandatory before import is permitted to safeguard Indian agriculture. There are 57
Plant Quarantine stations at major airports, seaports and land frontiers implementing
PQ regulations.
The major activities under the scheme include:
Conducting the Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) to finalize phytosanitary
requirements for import of plant/plant material.
Inspection of imported agricultural commodities for preventing the introduction of exotic pests and diseases inimical to Indian fauna and flora to ensure agricultural bio-security.
Inspection of agricultural commodities meant for export and issue of phytosanitary certificates as per the requirements of importing countries under International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).
Detection of exotic pests and diseases already introduced for containing/controlling them by adopting domestic quarantine regulations.
Undertaking Post Entry Quarantine Inspection (PEQ) in respect of identified planting materials.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DPPQ&S
Presently, there are 57 Plant Quarantine Stations (PQS) at different
International Airports, Seaports and Land frontiers for implementing the Plant
Quarantine regulations with its headquarters at Faridabad. The duties and
responsibilities of DPPQ&S/PQSs are as under:
To issue import permits with additional declarations and special conditions to
facilitate safe imports of agricultural products.
To undertake quarantine inspection and laboratory testing of plants and plant
material to ensure freedom from exotic pests.
To undertake phytosanitary certification (for issuance of Phytosanitary
Certificates (PSCs); 195 Nos. of Officers from Central/ State/ UT
Governments have been authorized for this purpose.
To undertake fumigation/disinfestations/disinfections of commodities to control
infestation/infection.
To undertake certification of post-entry quarantine facilities and inspection of
imported growing plants and plant material; 41 Nos. of Inspection Authorities
have been designated.
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To support Export market access for India’s Agriculture products from the
phytosanitary point of view.
To facilitate safe global trade in agriculture by assisting the producers and
exporters by providing a technically competent and reliable phytosanitary
certificate system to meet the requirements of trading partners.
To provide Grants-in-aid to Designated Inspection Authorities to meet the
travel expenses and also to State PSC issuing authorities for equipping them
with minimal equipments required for export inspection/certification.
Granting approval/accreditation of Treatment providers in line with the
requirement of ISPM-15.
To undertake PRAs of different agricultural commodities with respect to their
import or export in relation to the countries concerned.
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IMPORT & EXPORT PROCEDURE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
IMPORT PROCEDURE
An agricultural commodity may be imported into India as per the provisions given in Plant Quarantine Order, 2003. An Import Permit is required only for consignment of soil in any form for research purpose; growing media (with soil, peat or other organic materials), peat or sphagnum moss for horticultural purposes, germplasm, transgenics or genetically modified organisms, live insects and other arthropods/nematodes/microbial cultures including algae/bio-control agents.
Inspection of imported agricultural commodities on arrival at the port of entry
for preventing the introduction of exotic pests and diseases inimical to Indian
Fauna and Flora through implementation of DIP Act, 1914 and Plant
Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 issued thereunder.
The import clearance involves various steps from receipt of reference from
Customs until recommendation for its release or otherwise to the Customs
including sampling, detail testing viz., bacteriological, mycological,
entomological, nematological, etc., besides the post entry quarantine (PEQ)
testing at the importers premises under the PEQ facility. The post entry
quarantine inspections which are required in case of cuttings, saplings and
bud woods are carried out by the Designated Inspection Authorities
constituting mainly the head of the Department of Entomology/Plant
Pathology of the Sate Agricultural Universities/ICAR Institutions.
Undertaking Post Entry Quarantine Inspection in respect of identified planting
materials: In line with the New Policy on Seed Development, 1988 and the
provisions of PQ Order, 2003, the specified planting material for propagation
(viz., cuttings, saplings, budwood, etc.) require growing under Post Entry
Quarantine for a specified period. Such consignments are released with the
intimation to the concerned Inspection Authorities for conducting further PEQ
inspections and the final clearance is granted based on the PEQ Inspection
Report.
EXPORT PROCEDURE
Inspection of agricultural commodities meant for export as per the
requirements of importing countries under International Plant Protection
Convention (IPPC) 1951 of FAO as per the model certificates prescribed
under IPPC and issue Phytosanitary Certificate.
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The export inspections are carried out to facilitate certification of exportable
plants and plant material as per the requirement of importing country in line
with the IPPC.
The export inspections involves sampling and detailed laboratory tests in case
of seeds and planting material for propagation whereas visual examination
with hand lens and washing tests, etc are carried out for plant material meant
for consumption. The export inspections are conducted at exporters’ premises
also to facilitate exports for agricultural commodities meant for consumption.
The flow chart for various steps involved in export certification is given in chart
below.
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PLANT QUARANTINE ORDER, 2003
Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 regulates
import and prohibition of import of plants and plant products into India. The Order
was published in the Gazette of India, vide, S.O.1322 (E), dated 18th November,
2003 and has been subsequently amended from time to time.
The Plant Quarantine Order has 15 clauses describing various aspects and
conditions of import of agricultural articles (plants and plant products) into India.
There are 16 forms for various plant quarantine regulatory functions. The Order has
following Schedules:
Schedule I Points of Entry for Imports of plants/plant materials and other articles
Schedule II List of Inland Container Depots and Container Freight Stations for
import of plants and plant products
Schedule III List of Foreign Post Offices for import of plants and plant products
Schedule IV List of plants/planting materials and countries from where import is
prohibited along with justification
Schedule V List of plants and plant materials imports of which are restricted and
permissible only by authorized institutions with additional declarations
and subject to special conditions
Schedule VI List of plants/plant materials permitted import with additional
declarations and special conditions
Schedule VII List of plants/planting materials where imports are permissible on the
basis of phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country, the
inspection conducted by Inspection Authority and fumigation, if
The central sector scheme is monitored by two committees, namely, Steering
Committee and Technical Committee. The policy decisions related to the scheme
are under the preview of the Steering Committee headed by the Joint Secretary
(Plant Protection), Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC) while the
Technical Committee, headed by the Assistant Director General (Plant Protection),
Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) takes care of the technical issues
related to the scheme. The Project Coordinating Cell of AINP on Pesticide Residues
is the nodal centre for implementation of the scheme. The Network Coordinator, All
India Network Project on Pesticide Residues, IARI, New Delhi is the Member
Secretary of the scheme and is the nodal person for the day to day implementation
of the scheme related to financial and technical matters and submission of monthly
report, annual report and need based information to the DAC.
The main objectives of the scheme include:
To test pesticide residues and other contaminants in food commodities and environmental samples like soil and water.
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To identify crops and regions having preponderance of pesticide residues in order to focus extension efforts for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Good Agriculture Practices (GAP).
To strengthen infrastructure at Quarantine stations to prevent entry of food
and food commodities which have pesticide residues above maximum residue limit (MRL).
Testing / Certification of pesticide residue in export / import consignments.
LIST OF THE PARTICIPATING LABORATORIES UNDER MPRNL
1. Project Coordinating Cell, All India Network Project on Pesticide Residues, LBS Building, IARI, NewDelhi 2. Dept. of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab 3. ICAR Unit No.-9, BTRS Building,Anand Agricultural University,Anand 4. Dept. of Entomology, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra 5. Dept. of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Kerala 6. Division of Soil Sci. &Agril. Chemistry, Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Hessaraghatta Lake Post, Bangalore,Karnataka 7. Dept. of Entomology, Rajasthan Agricultural University, Research Station, Durgapura, Jaipur 8. Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, E.E.I. Premises, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 9. Dept. of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore ,Tamil Nadu 10. Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology, Sector–20, UdyogVihar, Gurgaon, Haryana 11. National Institute of Occupational Health, P. B. No. 2031, Meghani Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 12. Western Region Referral Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Bombay Veterinary College, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 13. MPEDA, MPEDA House, Panampilly Avenue, Kochi , Kerala
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14. Pesticide Toxicology Laboratory, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow, Utter Pradesh 15. Trace Organic Laboratory, Central Pollution Control Board, PariveshBhawan, East Arjun Nagar, Delhi 16. National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg, Nagpur, Maharashtra 17. Regional Plant Quarantine Station, Haji Bunder Road, Sewri, Mumbai, Maharashtra 18. Regional Plant Quarantine Station, G.S.T. Road, Meenambakkam, Chennai , Tamil Nadu 19. AINP on Pesticide Residues, Directorate of Research, Research Complex Building, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal 20. Dept. of Entomology, Dr. Y.S.P. Univ. of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 21. National Plant Quarantine Station, New Delhi 22. National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM), Pesticide Management Division, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 23. Central Agriculture Research Institute (CARI), Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar
CONTACT PERSON FOR MPRNL SCHEME
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