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International Potato Centre (CIP)

Article Title: International Potato Centre (CIP)

28-06-2025

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The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a global potato research centre in Agra, a regional wing of the International Potato Centre (CIP), Peru.

TheCIP-South Asia Regional Centre(CSARC)will cater to potato-producing Indian states and South Asian nations.

About theInternational Potato Centre(CIP):

What it is?

oA global research organization under CGIAR, based in Peru, working on potato, sweet potato, and Andean tubers.

Established:1971 and began India operations in 1975 via ICAR collaboration.

CIP Network:Active across South America, Africa, and Asia.

Headquarter:Lima, Peru.

AboutCIP-South Asia Regional Centre(CSARC):

Location:Singna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

Budget:₹171 crore (India – ₹111.5 crore; CIP – ₹60 crore).

Region Served:India and neighbouring South Asian countries.

Objectives of CSARC:

oBoost productivity of potato and sweet potato through high-quality seeds.

oEnhance farmer income via processing,value addition, and exports.

oEnsure food and nutrition security in climate-vulnerable areas.

oDevelop climate-resilient and disease-free varieties.

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