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  • Apr 22, 2024
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PERU’S LEADING POTATO RESEARCH CENTRE ESTABLISHES A BRANCH IN INDIA.

Why in the news?

Establishment of Peru’s International Potato Center wing in India for potato and sweetpotato research.

source:scirb

About the Peru’s International Potato Center to Establish India Wing:

  • After China, Peru’s International Potato Center (CIP) plans to establish a regional centre in India, focusing on potato and sweetpotato research.
  • The centre aims to cater to potato-belt states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, along with other South Asian countries.
  • Negotiations between India and Peru have concluded, awaiting formal agreement and approval from the Union Cabinet.
  • The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has forwarded the proposal to the Committee on Establishment Expenditure (CEE) for clearance.
About The International Potato Center (CIP):

●   The International Potato Center (CIP) is based in Lima, Peru.

●   Its mission is to reduce poverty and achieve food security in developing countries.

●   CIP conducts research on potato, sweet potato, and other root crops.

●   It focuses on improving natural resource management in mountainous regions like the Andes.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/peru-based-top-potato-research-centre-to-set-up-india-wing-9283485/#:~:text=The%20CIP%2DSouth%20Asia%20Regional,in%20other%20South%20Asian%20countries.