New Delhi, Feb 23 (KNN) Eyeing at exploring the possibilities of utilisation of aroma and medicinal resources, DoNER in association with AYUSH established Inter-Ministerial Committee on medicinal and aromatic plants.

“An Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) has been set up for the North Eastern Region (NER). This was decided after a meeting between Secretaries of  DoNER and AYUSH”, a government release informed.

The prime focus of the committee would be to facilitate various programmes of the Central Government towards the medicinal and aromatic plants sector.

For this purpose, the newly established IMC is scheduled to meet on 12th of March. The meeting will be co-chaired by Secretaries of DoNER and AYUSH.

The IMC will facilitate coordination among Ministries and Departments in various programmes being implemented on conservation, sustainable management and development of MAPs in NER for enhancing the livelihood and economic transformation.

The committee is to comprise of members from various Ministries, Departments  and several organisations in the relevant fields. (With PIB Inputs) (KNN/DA)