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The 2nd meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Ayush held on 15 December, 2025 in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush.
Members of Parliament from various political parties of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha attended the meeting, including Sadanand Mhalu Shet Tanavade, Ashtikar Patil Nagesh Bapurao and Nilesh D. Lanke.
Jadhav emphasized the critical role of medicinal plant cultivation in empowering farmers, strengthening the AYUSH sector, and conserving biodiversity.
The Minister underlined that the foundation of strong traditional medicine systems lies in the availability of high-quality medicines, which in turn depends on the sustainable supply of quality raw material from medicinal plants.
He noted that ensuring quality at the source leads to better and faster health outcomes. He highlighted the initiatives of the National Medicinal Plants Board and informed that for the last 25 years, NMPB has been implementing the Central Sector Scheme on “Conservation, Development and Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants” across the country.
The Minister also highlighted the pivotal role of Krishi Vidyapeeths and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in empowering farmers during the meeting.
He further suggested that these institutions could be engaged to raise awareness and promote the cultivation and use of medicinal plants among farmers, thereby enhancing livelihood opportunities and augmenting rural incomes.
