Modernisation of Himachal Pradesh Apple Orchards
A science-led Public–Private Partnership initiative by Tri-Nations Orchard Systems Pvt Ltd — transforming HP into a climate-resilient, disease-free, globally benchmarked apple production hub.
- Report
- HP Apple Modernisation Brief
- Date
- 06 June 2026
- Presented by
- Tri-Nations Orchard Systems Pvt Ltd
- Presented to
- Dr. Satish Sharma, Director of Horticulture
A ₹106.08 Cr (NZ$27.63 M) Public–Private Partnership to modernise Himachal Pradesh apple orchards.
Tri-Nations Orchard Systems Pvt Ltd is partnering with the Government of Himachal Pradesh and the Department of Horticulture to deliver a five-year, science-led modernisation programme. The brief consolidates the Phase-1 investment plan, the technical roadmap, the institutional funding mix, and the projected returns into a single, board-ready document for review by the Director of Horticulture and prospective international partners.
- Phase-1 outlay₹106.08 Cr (NZ$27.63 M) deployed across 8 components over 2026 – 2031.
- Funding structureBalanced 40 / 35 / 25 split — Government support, International PE, TNO + global partners.
- Stabilised revenue₹20.02 Cr (NZ$5.21 M) per year from 300,000 certified plants × ₹182 (NZ$4.74).
- Returns profileConservative-case 18 – 21% IRR with institutional-grade governance + audit trail.
- Capacity build-out6 – 8 Cr tissue-culture rootstocks, NGS soil diagnostics, and high-density orchard rejuvenation.
- Farmer reach100,000+ growers trained via the TNO-GENIUS digital extension platform.
Programme sponsored and presented by Ram Kumar (Atwal), Chief Executive Officer, Tri-Nations Orchard Systems Holdings Pty Ltd.
To transform Himachal Pradesh into:
Four reinforcing outcomes — together they reposition HP at the frontier of global apple production.
Climate-Resilient
Disease-Free
Global Benchmark
Innovation Centre
A landscape, a craft, a science.
Three vantage points on the same mission — the land we steward, the hands that work it, and the laboratory that protects its future.
Measurable outcomes across the orchard belt
Cumulative Phase-1 targets — tracked from training centres, nursery batches, and diagnostic labs.
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- Diagnostic Results
Across HP districts
Modernised under Phase-1
Tissue-culture certified
NGS pathogen screens
An institutional-grade investment profile.
Conservative projections indicate a 28–32% EBITDA margin, an 18–21% IRR and a 6–7 year payback — with significant upside from export markets and technology licensing.
Backed by India's leading horticulture institutions — and a track record on the ground.
Tri-Nations Orchard Systems works alongside government, academic and international research partners to bring scientifically validated planting material, diagnostics and extension services to Himachal Pradesh's apple belt.
Aligned with the HP Apple Mission and orchard rejuvenation roadmap.
Joint protocols on rootstock evaluation, NGS diagnostics and grower training.
Tissue-culture certification, virus indexing and germplasm exchange.
M9/MM-series rootstock systems, climate-resilient orchard architecture.
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₹106.08 Cr (NZ$27.63 Million) — full breakdown
| Component | ₹ Crore (NZ$ M) | Share | Deck reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Platform | 32.24 (NZ$8.40 M) | 30.4% | Deck §4.1 |
| Diagnostics | 16.12 (NZ$4.20 M) | 15.2% | Deck §4.2 |
| Greenhouse Infra | 14.56 (NZ$3.79 M) | 13.7% | Deck §4.3 |
| Demo Orchards | 11.96 (NZ$3.12 M) | 11.3% | Deck §4.4 |
| Contingency | 8.84 (NZ$2.30 M) | 8.3% | Deck §4.5 |
| Training | 8.32 (NZ$2.17 M) | 7.8% | Deck §4.6 |
| Programme Mgmt | 7.80 (NZ$2.03 M) | 7.4% | Deck §4.7 |
| Digital Ecosystem | 6.24 (NZ$1.62 M) | 5.9% | Deck §4.8 |
| Total | 106.08 (NZ$27.63 M) | 100% | Deck §4 — Master schedule |
₹27.62 Cr — full NHB component schedule
Submission-grade NHB Detailed Project Report costing in INR Crores, run in parallel to the ₹106.08 Cr (NZ$27.63 M) Phase-1 view.
| Sr | Project Component | Cost (INR Cr) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursery Production Infrastructure | 6.24 | 300,000 certified plants annually |
| 2 | Advanced Soil DNA Diagnostic Laboratory | 1.90 | ARD diagnostics & molecular testing |
| 3 | TNO Genius App Development | 0.80 | Digital orchard intelligence platform |
| 4 | Drone & IoT SIM Technology Setup | 0.70 | Precision orchard monitoring |
| 5 | HDP Demonstration Orchard | 2.05 | 5-hectare smart orchard |
| 6 | Varietal Evaluation Trials | 0.95 | Multi-location orchard trials |
| 7 | Workforce Training & Skill Development | 0.45 | Nursery and orchard staff training |
| 8 | Overseas Experts & Technical Collaboration | 0.88 | NZ/AUS consultants & visits |
| 9 | Farmer Workshops & Training Programs | 0.56 | Field days & seminars |
| 10 | Printing, Media & Technical Handbooks | 0.36 | Farmer education material |
| 11 | DPR, Financial Modelling & Meetings | 0.40 | Project planning & management |
| 12 | Compliance, Legal & Permit Costs | 1.78 | Permits, audit, legal, quarantine |
| 13 | Fixed Assets & Machinery | 1.20 | Tractors, sprayers, grading systems |
| 14 | Water Infrastructure & Storage | 0.60 | Reservoirs, tanks, borewells |
| 15 | Electrical Infrastructure | 0.50 | Transformers & power systems |
| 16 | Biosecurity Infrastructure | 0.35 | Quarantine & sanitation systems |
| 17 | Import Duty & Customs | 0.30 | Imported plant material clearance |
| 18 | R&D Validation & Scientific Monitoring | 0.40 | Data collection & analysis |
| 19 | Contingency Reserve | 1.75 | Cost escalation & climate reserve |
| 20 | Working Capital Buffer | 2.00 | Operational cashflow reserve |
| 21 | Vehicles & Transport Logistics | 0.75 | Field mobility & transport |
| 22 | Insurance & Risk Coverage | 0.25 | Infrastructure & liability insurance |
| 23 | IT & Cybersecurity Systems | 0.20 | Cloud security & backups |
| 24 | Marketing & Brand Development | 0.35 | Branding & farmer outreach |
| 25 | Certification & Accreditation | 0.30 | ISO & nursery certification |
| 26 | Land Development & Terracing | 1.10 | Drainage & retaining structures |
| 27 | Post-Harvest & Training Infrastructure | 0.50 | Mini training & packhouse |
| TOTAL PROJECT COST | 27.62 | NHB DPR §1 — Master schedule |
Nursery Production Infrastructure
| Item | INR Cr |
|---|---|
| Rootstock | 2.40 |
| Scion Wood | 2.10 |
| Labour | 1.53 |
| Utilities | 0.10 |
| Chemicals | 0.50 |
| Total | 6.63 |
Soil DNA Diagnostic Laboratory
| Item | INR Cr |
|---|---|
| PCR & qPCR | 0.42 |
| Lab Building | 0.45 |
| Bioinformatics | 0.10 |
| Chemicals | 0.18 |
| Total | 1.15 |
Compliance, Legal & Permits
| Item | INR Cr |
|---|---|
| Land Lease | 0.75 |
| Quarantine | 0.18 |
| Legal Fees | 0.20 |
| Audit Fees | 0.12 |
| Import Permits | 0.08 |
| Licensing | 0.10 |
| Total | 1.43 |
A balanced global PPP framework
Three sources of capital, each contributing both money and credibility — none dominant, all aligned.
Policy + funding support from public partners.
Strategic capital from global private equity.
Promoter equity and technical partner contribution.
₹20.02 Cr (NZ$5.21 M) total at full run-rate
Locked volume basis: 300,000 certified plants/yr × ₹182 (NZ$4.74) per plant for Plant Supply, with diagnostics, training and digital DSS layered on top.
| Revenue Stream | ₹ Crore (NZ$ M) | Share | Deck reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Supply | 5.46 (NZ$1.42 M) | 27.3% | Deck §5.1 |
| Diagnostics | 6.76 (NZ$1.76 M) | 33.8% | Deck §5.2 |
| Training | 4.16 (NZ$1.08 M) | 20.7% | Deck §5.3 |
| Digital DSS | 3.64 (NZ$0.95 M) | 18.2% | Deck §5.4 |
| Total Stabilised Revenue | 20.02 (NZ$5.21 M) | 100% | Deck §5 — Revenue model summary |
Conservative case — institutional-grade profile
Conservative projections with significant upside from export markets and technology licensing.
Leadership Structure
Executive leadership across international business, technical operations, and corporate governance.
Tri-Nations Orchard Systems is led by a tightly integrated team spanning India, New Zealand, and Australia. Ram Kumar (Atwal) drives the consortium's engagement with the Department of Horticulture and overall PPP delivery; Kim Russell leads the technical and soil-science backbone behind the disease-free planting and value-chain protocols; and Daniel Weinstock anchors corporate governance, AFSL-licensed financial structuring, and carbon-strategy integration. Together they ensure the HP Apple Modernisation programme is operationally credible, scientifically grounded, and institutionally investable.
- 01New Zealand
Ram Kumar (Atwal)
Chief Executive Officer
Leads the Tri-Nations consortium and the direct relationship with the Department of Horticulture. Brings two decades of cross-border agribusiness, compliance, and PPP delivery experience across India, New Zealand, and Australia.
- Compliance & Risk Manager
- International Business & System Development
- 02Australia
Kim Russell
Chief Technical Officer
Senior soil scientist and orchard systems specialist responsible for the disease-free planting protocol, nursery design, and post-harvest value chain — directly supporting HP's climate-resilience and yield-modernisation goals.
- Soil Science & Value Chain Lead
- 03Australia
Daniel Weinstock
Corporate Governance & Capital Markets
AFSL-licensed governance lead structuring the ₹106.08 Cr financial model, investor protections, and carbon-credit integration — ensuring the PPP meets institutional-grade transparency standards expected by the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
- AFSL Holder
- Carbon Strategy Integration
Open a conversation with Ram Kumar (Atwal)
CEO — Tri-Nations Orchard Systems Holdings Pty Ltd
We welcome expressions of interest from organisations, investors, researchers, technology providers, and institutions interested in collaboration opportunities in horticulture innovation, orchard modernisation, nursery development, digital agriculture, and international partnerships.
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"Together, we can transform Himachal Pradesh into a global benchmark for climate-resilient and disease-free apple production."