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I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at REASI: The Jammu & Kashmir Medicinal Plants Board, in coordination with the Directorate of AYUSH and the District Administration Reasi, today organised a district-level seminar on conservation and cultivation of medicinal plants, besides exploring value addition potential in the sector.
The experts from the Medicinal Plants Board and the Ayush Department delivered detailed presentations on priority medicinal plant species, nursery development, quality standards, post-harvest management and financial assistance for cultivation, processing and value addition units. Participants were also sensitised about biodiversity conservation and the importance of sustainable and regulated harvesting to protect natural resources.
Deputy Commissioner, Nidhi Malik was the chief guest. She highlighted the immense potential of medicinal and aromatic plants cultivation in strengthening rural livelihoods and generating sustainable income.
“There is a need to generate mass awareness related to medicinal plants, government initiatives and entrepreneurial opportunities through Krishi Vigyan Kendras and other outreach platforms,” she emphasised and suggested that the farmers associated with integrated farming can add medicinal plant cultivation to increase their income.
“The farmers and students shall proactively explore opportunities available under AYUSH-related initiatives, centrally sponsored programmes and UT-level interventions,” she said, noting that timely awareness and participation would enable stakeholders to fully harness emerging prospects in the medicinal plants sector.
The seminar witnessed the presence of Director Ayush, Dr. Suresh Kumar Sharma, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Medical Officer, District Nodal Officer Ayush besides active participation of farmers, students, officers and field functionaries.
