National Medicinal Plants Board Latest News
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.
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
Last updated on August, 2026
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