CSIR develop new technology of Geranium Production

CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) has developed a new low-cost technology to produce Geranium saplings. Geranium acts as an anti-inflammatory and anti-septic agent. It has several medicinal values. The development has been made under Aroma Mission. About the Technology The geranium cultivation is being done in aerated glass house currently. With the help ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019

Topics: Agriculture • Aromatic Plants • Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) • Medicinal and Aromatic Plants • Pharmaceutical Sector

CSIR-CIMAP signs MoU with IORA to host coordinating centre on medicinal plants

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has entered into MoU with Indian Ocean Rim Association’s (IORA’s) Regional Centre for Science and Technology Transfer (RCSTT) for designating Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow (CSIR-CIMAP) as Coordinating Centre on Medicinal Plants. Key Facts The IORA Centre at CSIR-CIMAP will establish database on important medicinal ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018

Topics: CSIR • International • IORA RCSTT • Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

First Inter-Ministerial Committee on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants for North East

The first meeting of Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) for North East Region (NER) is scheduled to be held in March 2018. It will be co-chaired by Secretaries of Ministry of Development of North-East Region (MDoNER) and AYUSH. It will comprise members from various Ministries, Departments and several organisations in relevant ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018

Topics: Aromatic Plants • Inter-Ministerial Committee • Medicinal and Aromatic Plants • Medicinal plants • Ministry of Ayush • Ministry of Development of North-East Region • National • North East Region