MoU Signed between National Medicinal Plants Board and ICAR-NBPGR

MoU Signed Between National Medicinal Plants Board and ICAR-NBPGR

  • An MoU has been signed between -
    • National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB) under Ministry of AYUSH
    • ICAR-National Bureau of plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) under Department of Agricultural Research and Education
  • The aim of this MoU is to conserve the Medicinal and aromatic plant genetic resources
  • These will be conserved at designated space of ICAR-NBPGR in long-term storage module in the National Gene Bank or at Regional station for medium term storage module.
National Medicinal Plants Board

Overview

  • 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.

Examrace Team at Aug 21, 2021