MoU between NMPB and CSIR-NBRI for promoting cultivation and production of medicinal plants

The National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) to extend joint collaborative efforts for boosting the cultivation and production of medicinal plants and herbs in India.

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The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) has been established by Government of India to coordinate with all matters relating to Medicinal Plants and Support Policies and Programs for growth of trade, export, conservation and cultivation.

The board is working under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy (AYUSH).

The National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) is a research institute of CSIR in Lucknow. It is engaged in the field of taxonomy and modern biology.