NSPM Treatment Providers Association Meets DPPQS Joint Director on Training and Standards
Chennai:
Port Wings News Network:
Representatives of the NSPM Treatment Providers Association met Dr. C. S. Patni, Joint Director of Plant Quarantine (PQ), at the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage (DPPQS), Faridabad, on 23 October 2026 to discuss key issues concerning the fumigation industry, including training programmes and standards.
The delegation comprised C. Vincent, Vice President; K. Radhakrishnan, Secretary; J. Karikalan, Joint Secretary; K. Sugumaran and L. Victor, Executive Members; and K. Sivakumar and B. G. Praveen, Members.
The meeting was constructive, with several proposals concerning professional training and standards receiving a positive response from the Joint Director. He patiently heard the association’s grievances, suggestions and proposals and discussed the issues in a cordial atmosphere.
Regarding the proposed refresher training programmes covering NSPM 12 and NSPM 22, the Joint Director advised the association to proceed immediately. The association was also informed that the AFAS training programme would be conducted separately in December.
The Joint Director requested the association to submit a detailed, day-wise training schedule so that the proposal could be placed before the Plant Protection Adviser (PPA) for approval. The association subsequently submitted the schedule on 24 October 2026.
On the association’s proposal to conduct a demonstration of unsheeted container fumigation, the Joint Director directed it to submit a separate formal proposal for consideration and approval.
The Joint Director further informed the delegation that DPPQS had constituted a committee to review the existing NSPM standards and recommend amendments wherever necessary. The association was advised to submit its recommendations for consideration by the committee. The association welcomed the outcome of the meeting, describing it as a constructive step towards addressing members’ concerns, strengthening professional training and improving standards in the fumigation sector.
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