Several institutions in India focus on research, conservation, and development of medicinal and aromatic plants.
Some of the key institutions include:
Ministry of AYUSH (Government of India)
Promotes Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) through research and funding.
Supports herbal medicine standardization and clinical validation.
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
Encourages the cultivation of medicinal plants.
Provides financial and technical support to farmers.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
Conducts research on Ayurvedic medicines.
Works on standardization, formulation, and efficacy testing of herbal drugs.
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)
Focuses on the genetic improvement and cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants.
Develops improved varieties of plants like Tulsi, Ashwagandha, and Mint.
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)
A premier research institute dedicated to Ayurveda and herbal medicine studies.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Works on developing improved farming techniques for medicinal plants.
These institutions play a vital role in research, innovation, and commercialization of India’s herbal industry.
