(a) whether India ranks very low in the trade of medicinal plants in the world market;
(b) if so, whether the Government propose to take any measures to augment its
share;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether India ranks very low in the trade of medicinal plants in the world market;
(b) if so, whether the Government propose to take any measures to augment its
share;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SRIPAD Y. NAIK)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c): The Government is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on
Macro Management in Agriculture – Supplementation/Complementation of States`
Efforts through Work Plans under which there is a provision for extending assistance to
the farmrers for cultivation of medicinal plants as per the needs of the States. The
Department of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homoeopathy (DISMH), Ministry of Health
& Family Welfare is also implementing a scheme by providing Central Assistance for
Development of Agro-Techniques and Cultivation of Medicinal Plants used in Ayurveda,
Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy. Besides, a Medicinal Plants Board has been set up
by the DISMH for coordinating the activities related to conservation, cultivation,
marketing and export of medicinal plants.
(d): Does not arise.