National Medicinal Plants Board

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The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), under the Ministry of Ayush organised a one-day Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

About National Medicinal Plants Board

• It was set up in 2000 by the Government of India.
• Nodal Ministry: It is working as a section of Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homoeopathy), 
• Mandate: To develop an appropriate mechanism for coordination between various ministries/ departments/ organizations in India and  implement  support policies/programs for overall growth of the medicinal plants sector both at the Central /State and International level.
• Objective: Main objective is the development of the medicinal plants sector through developing a strong coordination between various ministries/ departments/ organizations for implementation of policies / programs on medicinal plants.

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Functions of National Medicinal Plants Board

• It focuses on in-situ & ex-situ conservation and augmenting local medicinal plants and aromatic species of medical significance.
• It also promotes research & development, capacity building through training, raising awareness through promotional activities like creation of Home/School herbal gardens.
• It encourages the protection of patent rights and IPR.
• Identification, Inventorisation and Quantification of medicinal plants.

Source: DD News