Herbs for Every One

Vriksho Rakshati Rakshitah
Plants shall protect thy if they're protected

Activities of Medicinal Plants Board Union Territory, Chandigarh

The Medicinal Plants Board, Union Territory Chandigarh was wet up in 2001-02 in the Department of Forests, Chandigarh Administration. The Board is responsible for coordination of all matters related to medicinal plans which include promotion of in-situ conservation, ex-site cultivation, research and development, education and awareness etc. for overall development of this sector. With the help of financial assistance from National Medicinal Plants Board, the Board has created a Herbal Garden over 35 acres of land and a Nucleus Centre near Sarangpur. Herbal Garden is the part of Botanical Garden, Chandigarh. It has more than 70 species of medicinal trees and 65 species of medicinal herbs. A Nursery has also been established I this garden. The saplings of Medicinal Plants are being distributed free of cost to the individuals, educational institution, Government and Non-Government organizations and farmers. Medicinal Plants Board in Collaboration with schools and colleges has established Herbal Gardens in 20 schools and 5 colleges of Chandigarh, to create awareness and education among students and teachers about our rich medicinal plants heritage. Board has also distributed awareness material in the form of tin plates, pamphlets and booklets consisting information on medicinal plants. The students are visiting garden on regular basis to acquaint themselves with various types of medicinal plants available there. Medicinal Plants Board’s Nucleus Centre located in the Herbal Garden has a library, a Conference Hall and Nature Interpretation Centre. Training on medicinal plants is being imparted there to all sections of the society. The Board participated in various Vanaushdhi Melas in Delhi, Dehradun and Chandigarh where herbal saplings were given to the public besides creating awareness.

For further details one may contact the undersigned on the following address.

Chief Executive Officer,
Medicinal Plants Board
Union Territory, Chandigarh
Old Architect Building
Sector-19/B, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh- 160019
Tel. 0172- 2700284, 0172- 2700217, Fax: 0172-2700284
E-mail: dcf-chd ATnic.in