Question: National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) of the Ministry of AYUSH launched a National campaign on Medicinal Plants at which of the following place?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Gandhi Nagar
(c) Jaipur
(d) Thiruvananthapuram
Ans: (c)
Related facts:
- On 20th – 21st August, 2016; National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) of the Ministry of AYUSH launched a National campaign on Medicinal Plants at Jaipur..
- The campaign was organised at State Institute of Agriculture Management (SIAM), Durgapura, in Jaipur.
- Approximately 500 farmers who are cultivating medicinal plants from across the country participated.
- During the event, an Interactive Meet cum Seminar was also organized on Medicinal Plants involving farmers, experts, traders, industries and other stakeholders of medicinal plants sector.
- Most of the stakeholders were benefited through this event.
- NMPB has been working for the growth and development of medicinal plants in the country since its inception in year 2000.
- At present, NMPB promotes medicinal plants conservation, cultivation, research, marketing, quality.
Reference:
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