Ministry of Ayush signs MoU with University of Delhi for advance research

In a significant step towards strengthening research and innovation in the medicinal plants sector, the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of Ayush, and the University of Delhi, through Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences (BCAS), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi. The MoU was signed in the presence of Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare.

The collaboration aims to establish a long-term partnership for scientific research, product development, innovation, value addition, post-harvest technologies, sustainable packaging, technology transfer and capacity building, while promoting the sustainable utilization and conservation of India’s rich medicinal plant resources.

Speaking on the occasion Mahesh Dadhich, Chief Executive Officer, National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), emphasized the importance of research-driven innovation in enhancing farmers’ income through medicinal plant cultivation.

The event was attended by Prof. Balaram Pani, Dean of Colleges, University of Delhi; Dr Abdul Qayum Director (Tech), senior officials of the Ministry of Ayush and NMPB; BCAS faculty members, researchers, and media representatives.(UPDATED ON 15TH JULY 2026)