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The National Medicinal Plants Board under the Ministry of AYUSH is running a Central Sector Scheme aimed at the conservation, development, and sustainable management of medicinal plants. The scheme supports projects across India, including Odisha's tribal areas, helping in-situ and ex-situ conservation efforts, fostering livelihood through collaborations with
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A 'Chintan Shivir on Medicinal Plants' was conducted by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) in New Delhi, gathering experts from government, industry, academia, and state authorities to discuss policy and innovation in the medicinal plants sector. The event focused on themes like cultivation, certification, and best practices,
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Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav inaugurated the Chintan Shivir on Medicinal Plants in New Delhi, marking 25 years of the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB). The event focuses on sustainable growth and global leadership for India in the field of traditional medicine. Discussions aimed at policy, research, and innovative strategies
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A National Seminar at IIT Delhi, held in January 2026, gathered experts from various sectors to discuss the integration of AI and blockchain in India's medicinal plant supply chain. The seminar emphasized the importance of quality, traceability, and the use of digital tools such as portable devices and
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The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) organized a one-day Awareness Programme on 'Pharmacopoeial Parameters of ASU&H' under the Regional Raw Drug Repository project. The event highlighted the importance of raw drug quality in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy systems, featuring expert
Independence Day
The Ministry of Ayush has invited 200 special guests, including 100 yoga volunteers and 100 top farmers, to participate in the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav praised their contributions to yoga and medicinal plant cultivation, emphasizing their role in promoting a self-reliant and
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The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under the Ministry of Ayush is implementing a scheme to support the cultivation and processing of medicinal plants, particularly in tribal districts. The initiative includes project-based support for infrastructure, education, post-harvest management, and quality testing. In the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25, assistance was
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The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) of India signed two significant MoUs aimed at conserving rare medicinal plants and raising public awareness. The first MoU with IshVed-Bioplants focuses on conserving germplasm of endangered plants through tissue culture. The second MoU, involving NMPB, AIIA, and AIIMS, aims to establish a national