Union Minister Jadhav inaugurates NMPB Chintan Shivir

The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of Ayush, organised a one-day Chintan Shivir on Medicinal Plants at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, today. The event convened senior officials, subject experts, industry leaders, and state representatives to deliberate on policy, research, and implementation strategies aimed at strengthening the medicinal plants sector through sustainable practices and innovation.

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, inaugurated the Chintan Shivir as the Chief Guest. In his address, he remarked that medicinal plants are not merely the foundation of India’s traditional knowledge systems but also a vital component of its biological and economic heritage. He said that the growing global recognition of Ayurveda and other Ayush systems highlights India’s potential to become a global supplier of quality medicinal plants and plant-based wellness products.
Shri Jadhav highlighted that the government, under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has introduced several initiatives to promote the cultivation and sustainable utilisation of medicinal plants. He stated that institutions such as NMPB have played a key role in supporting farmers to grow high-value medicinal crops, especially in rainfed and marginal lands. These efforts, he said, not only generate income but also contribute to ecological conservation and public health security.(UPDATED ON 11TH FEBRUARY 2026)