Ayush Ministry's Landmark MoUs Signify a New Era in Medicinal Plant Conservation

The Ministry of Ayush, spearheaded by Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav, has taken a significant step forward in the realm of medicinal plant conservation through the signing of two crucial Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). These agreements, finalized at Nirman Bhawan in Delhi, involve collaborations with IshVed-Bioplants and are emblematic of the ministry's innovative approach to integrating traditional and modern medicinal practices.

Asserting the importance of these initiatives in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a self-reliant India by 2047, Minister Jadhav highlighted the significance of conserving India's rich medicinal plant heritage. The MoUs aim to conserve rare and endangered medicinal plants via tissue culture methods and bolster public awareness through the construction of a national medicinal plant garden at AIIMS, New Delhi. Such initiatives underscore the combined efforts to promote India's traditional knowledge while advancing scientific research.

The strategic partnerships with the All India Institute of Ayurveda and AIIMS are designed to facilitate research, public engagement, and educational initiatives. The establishment of a flagship medicinal plant garden promises to make these resources accessible to a broader audience, including students, patients, and visitors, thus fostering increased awareness and knowledge dissemination about medicinal plants. These agreements signify a milestone in the Ministry of Ayush's ongoing dedication to evidence-based conservation and public education in the medicinal plant sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)