PM-STIAC Meeting Focuses on National Plant Health Initiative
The 28th PM-STIAC meeting, chaired by Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, emphasized the urgent need for a National Plant Health Initiative (NPHI) to enhance plant health in India. Key discussions included the integration of AI and digital platforms for proactive management, addressing climate change impacts, and ensuring collaboration among various stakeholders. The meeting highlighted the importance of safeguarding plant health as part of the broader 'One Health' concept, which includes human and animal health. A comprehensive mission document is to be developed to outline the roadmap for advancing NPHI.
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