National Campaign on Aswagandha at Ahalia

On 26th March 2024 NMPB (RCFC) SR partnered with Green Ahalia to organize – National Campaign on Aswagandha – A well-known health promoter. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Dr. N. Padmakumar, former Asst. Advisor (Botany), NMPB, Ministry of Ayush, New Delhi. Dr. P. Sujanapal who is the Principal Investigator of NMPB RCFC Southern region gave an introduction about the programme. Following the inaugural session, there were 2 sessions, handled by the eminent Scientist Dr. P.S Udhayan, Senior consultant NMPB-RCFC (SR) about the medicinal plant wealth of Kerala. In his presentation he explained the threats faced by several medicinal plants. He further touched upon the plants which are used as substitute and adulterants for the original medicines that are used in Indian System of Medicine. The second session was handled by Mr. C A Akhil, Project Fellow, NMPB-RCFC (SR) on “Aswgandha- A Health Promoter” he expalined the importance of the plant, the cultivation method and the marketing of Aswagandha. The sessions highlighted the need for cultivation of medicinal plants that have high demand. Dr. Sheba Sunil, Pricipal, Ahalia Ayurveda Medical College, Dr. Sreejith M. Nair, Principal, Ahalia School of Paramedical Science graced the occasion. There was good participation from students, farmers and faculty different Ahalia institutions in the programme.