Plant & Quarantine Registration
The Importer or his agent shall apply for permit for import seeds / plant materials for sowing, planting and propagation at least seven days in advance to the permit issuing authority (Schedule-X)of the designated port of entry as notified vide clause 3(13) of Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 that all consignments of seeds and plants for propagation shall be imported only through Regional Plant Quarantine Stations
The main purpose of this department is to
a) Protect our plant life from destructive pests by preventing their entry, establishment and spread and thereby increasing agriculture productivity in order to improve the economy of our country
b) To facilitate export certification of plants and plant products for safe global trade in agricultural commodities and thereby fulfilling our legal obligations under the international agreements
c) To adopt safe quarantine practices to protect our environment.
