This permit is required by any person or entity desiring to import any plants, plant products and other articles under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 for sowing/ planting/ propagation.
Plant product is defined as a un-manufactured material of plant origin including grain and those manufactured products that, by their nature or that of their processing, may create risk for the introduction and spread of a pest.
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The Application acquisition process described below:
It is an official permit required to import plants, plant products, or other regulated articles into India to prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests and diseases.
Yes, importing plants, seeds, plant products, or regulated articles without a valid permit is not allowed under Indian law.
The permit is issued by the Plant Protection Adviser (PPA), Government of India, through the Plant Quarantine authorities.
Plants and planting material
Seeds for sowing
Plant products such as grains
Any regulated article that may carry plant pests
A plant product includes unmanufactured materials of plant origin (like grains) and manufactured products that may pose a risk of pest introduction due to their nature or processing.
Any individual, company, organization, importer, or research institution intending to import plants or plant products for sowing, planting, or propagation.
The permit is required under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003.
Yes, it can be used for commercial, research, or personal imports, provided all regulatory conditions are met.
Yes, imported consignments are subject to inspection and quarantine checks at the designated Plant Quarantine Station.
The consignment may be detained, destroyed, or re-exported, and penalties may apply.
