The is pushing hard for cultivation and conservation of medicinal Plants. It has introduced several policies to encourage farmers to cultivate these plants and supplement their income. The State Medicinal Plants Board, functioning under the aegis of the Ayush Department, is also working to ensure easy availability of medicinal plants for manufacturing Ayurvedic medicines.
According to a government spokesperson, the state government was providing financial assistance to farmers in different agro-climatic zones for cultivating medicinal plants under the National Ayush Mission. Various farmer clusters have been prepared for this purpose. To avail the financial assistance, a farmer cluster must cover at least two hectares. A cluster can comprise three adjoining villages within 15-km radius.
The state is providing financial assistance to farmers in different agro-climatic zones for cultivating medicinal plants under the National Ayush Mission.
Various farmer clusters have been prepared. To avail the assistance, a cluster must cover at least 2 hectares. A cluster can comprise 3 adjoining villages within 15-km radius.