To mitigate the serious issue of production of virus free potato seed minitubers ICAR-CPRI has developed a technology where programmed air mist environment is used for the purpose without the use of soil. The technology assured productivity enhancement by 7-10 times as compared to cultivation under net house conditions. At the same time efficient use of water and regulation of nutrients makes the technology environmentally friendly. The technology can be replicated to other crops to other crops like tomato, strawberry, brinjal, chilli, spinach etc. as well.  In view of its advantages and

potential a no of clients expressed interest in using the technology in the field. So   far, the   technology   has   been   licensed   to   24   different public/private industries on non-exclusive basis across the country fetching ICAR a revenue of over 2 crores as license fee and Rs. 5 lakhs as royalty over a period of about 10 years. Presently these firms are producing about 20 million MT mini-tubers of different potato varieties across the country and catering to about 20-25% quality potato seed requirement of the country suggesting huge potential to other enthusiastic entrepreneurs.