ICAR-DMAPR Technologies showcased during Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2015
DMAPR, Anand, 15th January, 2015
The ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic
Plants Research (DMAPR), Anand, Gujarat
together with ICAR-Directorate of Knowledge
Management in Agriculture (DKMA), New Delhi
showcased technologies on medicinal and
aromatic plants during 7th Vibrant Gujarat
Summit. ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ is a global summit
organised by Government of Gujarat during 07-
13th January 2015 at Mahatma Mandir,
Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Various technologies on
medicinal and aromatic plants of the Directorate
that are related to cultivation, processing and
utilization of medicinal and aromatic plants were
showcased in the event. Live specimens of herbal
plants and raw drugs were also displayed during
the 7-day event. “Herbal wealth of India”- a video
film on the directorate in English, Hindi and
Guajarati languages was shown to the
gathering of people on this occasion. The
exhibition attracted many dignitaries across
the globe in general. The ministers from
Government of Gujarat, senior officials of
various government organizations and leading
scientists of different disciplines visited the
stall and shown their interest in use of life
saving plants. It was popular among the rural
folks, farmers and students of the schools and
colleges who visited in large numbers,
interacted, discussed and clarified the farm
related queries with the scientists of the
directorate.
(Source: ICAR-DMAPR, Anand, Gujarat)