The working groups of NMPB will also acquire hands on training on plant germplasm conservation techniques.
The conservation of germplasm for present and future generations will ensure the social and economic security.
Medicinal plants are rich resources of traditional medicines and are being used for thousands of years in the healthcare system.
Due to increased developmental activities, the natural resources are getting depleted.
These resources need to be conserved and used sustainably.
Plant genetic resource conservation is an integral part of biodiversity conservation.
India is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity.
It has 15 agro-climatic ones.
Out of 17,000 - 18,000 species of flowering plants, more than 7000 are estimated to have medicinal use.
The medicinal plants are not only a major resource base for the traditional medicine and herbal industry, but it also provides livelihood and health security to a large segment of Indian population.
In 2000, Government of India setup National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) to promote medicinal plants sector.