Harnessing Nature: Medicinal Plant Cultivation Empowers Farmers

AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav underscored the importance of sustainable medicinal plant cultivation in strengthening the health sector. Efforts include integrating AYUSH into national healthcare, focusing on quality raw materials, and enhancing farmer empowerment. Initiatives like 'e-Charak' aim to connect farmers directly with buyers, boosting incomes.

Sustainable medicinal plant cultivation plays a crucial role in producing quality medicines, as emphasized by AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav. This statement was made during the second meeting of the AYUSH Ministry's Parliamentary Consultative Committee, attended by MPs from various political parties.

Jadhav highlighted the government's efforts, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, to integrate AYUSH systems within the national healthcare framework. The focus remains on promoting healthy lifestyles and developing a sustainable health system through quality raw materials sourced from medicinal plants.

The minister detailed initiatives spearheaded by the National Medicinal Plants Board, which has been implementing a scheme for sustainable management of medicinal plants for 25 years. Programs like 'e-Charak' strengthen market ties by connecting farmers with buyers directly, enhancing farmer empowerment and contributing to the global prominence of traditional medicine.

(With inputs from agencies.)