Himachal: NMPB designates Dr YS Parmar University as Regional Facilitation Centre for 7 northern states & UTs;

Solan, Nov 1 (UNI) In a significant recognition of Himachal Pradesh's growing stature in scientific research and medicinal plant development, the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), under the union Ministry of Ayush, has designated Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, as the Regional Cum Facilitation Centre (RCFC-NR-I) for northern India. The university will lead efforts to promote the conservation, scientific cultivation and commercial development of medicinal plants across seven states and union Territories. The Centre has received a financial sanction of RsRs82.72 lakh from the union Government for establishing and operating the regional hub on the university…