India, Aug. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
S. No.
Year
Title of the project
Organization
Amount Sanctioned
(in Lakhs)
Amount Released (in Lakhs)
Amount
2022-23
National Level Conference on Identification and Conservation of Medicinal Plants and Flora of Ladakh
Biodiversity Research Centre, Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh
5.00
5.00
0.00
2022-23
National Seminar on Himalayan Medicinal Plants: Present and Future Prospects
Department of Botany Elizer Joldan Memorial College
5.00
5.00
5.00
2024-25
Establishment of Herbal Garden at the campus of CIBS, Choglamsar, Leh, Ladakh
Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, (Deemed to be University) Choglamsar, Leh Ladakh-194101
1.35
0.75
-
2024-25
Conservation Status, Germplasm Collection and Resource Augmentation of Priority Medicinal Plants in the Cold Deserts of Ladakh
Scientist In-charge National Research Institute Sowa -Rigpa (NRISR) Leh Ladakh
13.48
13.48
13.46
2024-25
National Seminar on Medicinal Plants conservation and Management: Trans- Himalayan Prospective
High Mountain Arid Agriculture Research Institute, SKUAST-K. Stakna, Leh Ladakh
5.00
5.00
0.00
2025-26
Enhancement of Salidroside Content through Various Means in Rhodiola imbricata Edgew. from the Cold Desert of Leh Ladakh: In Field and in vitro Approaches.
Co-Organization Institute of Sowa Rigpa, Leh- Ladakh
9.92
-
-
2023-24 to 2025-26
Nucleus center maintenance grant
SMPB UT LADAKH
81.00
81.00
74.52
Utilized (in Lakhs)
Leh, UT Ladakh
The government has taken cognizance of the fact that Ladakh possesses significant potential for the cultivation of high-altitude medicinal plants such as Seabuckthorn, Rhodiola, Artemisia and Aconitum. National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) is implementing Central Sector Scheme (CSS) on "Conservation, Development and Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants" throughout the country. The scheme is aimed at providing project based support for the different activities. The Forward and backward linkage in supply chain of medicinal plants (Integrated Component) is one of the component of CSS scheme wherein following activities are being supported:
NMPB has launched "e-CHARAK" mobile application as well as web portal for the promotion and marketing of medicinal plants/herbs. The "e-CHARAK" application supports different local languages and it also provides fortnightly market price of 100 MPs from 25 herbal markets across India including Ladakh.
NMPB facilitates market linkage to the farmers/ collectors involved in cultivation/collection of medicinal plants. The detailed requirements from major companies (along with contact details of person from purchase dept) is shared with all State Implementing Agencies and Regional-cum-Facilitation Centers supporting cultivation of Medicinal Plants.
Further, State Medicinal Plant Board (SMPB), Union Territory of Ladakh, has recognized the significant potential of high-altitude medicinal plants in the region due to its unique agro-climatic conditions and rich biodiversity. In this regard the SMPB, UT Ladakh conducts training programmes, seminars, workshops and buyer-seller meets to promote the scientific cultivation, conservation, and sustainable utilization of medicinal plants. In collaboration with concerned departments and research institutions, efforts are made to strengthen conservation, awareness and value addition.
The details of the projects sanctioned in Leh and Kargil under the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) during the last five years, indicating the funds sanctioned, released and utilized is placed at Annexure.
Ministry of Ayush is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) through State/UT Governments including Leh and Kargil in Ladakh and providing financial assistance to them for overall development & promotion of Ayush systems of the medicine in the country against their proposals received through State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per the provisions of NAM guidelines. The Mission inter-alia makes provision for the following activities: -
Further, as per the proposals received from UT Government of Ladakh through SAAPs, Ministry of Ayush has released an amount of Rs. 705.11 lakhs during last 05 years for implementation of different approved activities/projects of SAAPs and as reported they have utilized Rs. 534.24 lakhs. Further, there is no provision for release of district-wise funds under NAM.
As per the information received from Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is implementing Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) for holistic development of horticulture throughout the country. Under MIDH, financial assistance is provided to the Public Sector only for for establishment of Center of Excellence (CoE).
A Centre of Excellence in Horticulture (CoE) is a specialized facility established with the objective of promoting excellence in horticultural practices, enhancing productivity, and ensuring sustainable development in the sector. These centers function as hubs of advanced research, demonstration, and training for farmers, entrepreneurs, and horticultural professionals. The CoE serves as demonstration and training centre for latest technologies in horticulture development. The centre also serves as source of planting material for fruits and vegetable seedlings for protected cultivation.
Under MIDH, a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Seabuckthorn has been established at Nimoo, Leh with financial assistance of Rs. 789.33 lakh. The project was initiated during 2020-21 and implemented by the Department of Horticulture, UT Ladakh with technical support from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) - Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh. The Centre comprises a scientific orchard, model nursery, demonstration and training facilities, primary processing unit and capacity-building programmes for farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), women and entrepreneurs.
The Centre promotes scientific cultivation, production of quality planting material, demonstration of primary processing technologies and capacity building of farmers, FPOs, SHGs, women and entrepreneurs. The Centre facilitates demonstration of pilot-scale processing, establishment of model orchards and nurseries, development of standard package of practices and knowledge transfer for strengthening the Seabuckthorn value chain.
Annexure
List of Projects approved by NMPB, Ministry of Ayush under the Central Sector Scheme for Conservation, Development and Sustainable management of Medicinal Plants during the last five years.
This information was given by Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
