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Chhattisgarh News: Cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants is being promoted to increase the income of farmers in Chhattisgarh. On the eve of Hareli Tihar, the state government provided huge financial assistance to farmers and self-help groups. In the presence of Forest and Climate Change Minister Kedar Kashyap, a total advance incentive amount of Rs 54 lakh 36 thousand was distributed to the farmers and self-help groups of Narayanpur (Abujhmad) and Dhamtari districts.

Option to earn more at less cost

Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap said that cultivation of medicinal plants is becoming a low-cost and high-profit option for farmers. Compared to traditional crops, these plants require less water and less chemical fertilizers. Expenditure on pesticides is also very less. Due to their high demand in the national and international market, farmers can get better profits.

Crops like Ashwagandha, Asparagus, Aloe Vera, Tulsi and Lemongrass can become a good medium to increase the income of farmers at low cost. Farmers can also earn additional income by planting medicinal plants on the ridges of their fields.

Farmers got special gift on Hareli

Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap was the chief guest at the program organized at the State Forest Research Building in the capital. The program was presided over by Vikas Markam, Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Medicinal Plants Board. Board Vice Chairman Anjay Shukla and MLA Anuj Sharma were present as special guests.

The Forest Minister said that Hareli is a major festival of Chhattisgarh to ancient and agricultural culture. On such an occasion, giving advance amount to farmers for the cultivation of medicinal plants is a gift of economic strength for them.

Work on conservation of 50 rare medicinal species

Board Chairman Vikas Markam said that work is being done in the state to conserve and promote herbal medicines, preserve traditional knowledge, enhance the capacity of physicians and increase the income of farmers. The work of conservation and promotion of about 50 rare medicinal species which are on the verge of extinction in Chhattisgarh has also been started.

Farmers will also get plants, arrangements for purchase will also be made

Chief Executive Officer of the Board, J.A.C.S. Rao said that cultivation of medicinal plants is being promoted in mission mode. Along with providing free saplings to the farmers, arrangements for purchasing their produce are also ensured. With this, farmers will not face any problem regarding market and sale.

In this programme, a total advance incentive amount of Rs 54.36 lakh was given to 25 farmers of Narayanpur (Abujhmad), 18 farmers of Dhamtari and 43 self-help groups. This amount was made available by the Board through contracted entities M/s Stevia and Insta Herbs.

Traditional health system will also benefit

Board Vice Chairman Anjay Shukla said that herbal medicines are an important basis of India's traditional health system. Natural medicinal plants are still used in rural areas. Promoting medicinal farming can not only increase the income of farmers but also strengthen the economic participation of women and the traditional health traditions of Chhattisgarh.