BACKGROUND
As one amongst the top repositories of medicinal plants, India is the major source of raw material for the global market. We have the highest proportion of plants known for their medical purposes in any country of the world for its existing flora. Codified medical systems of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Sowa-rigpa fully documented around 2400 unique species of plants in terms of their biological properties, actions and drug formulations for a range of health conditions. Ayurveda, the oldest medical system in Indian sub-continent, has alone reported approximately 2000 medicinal plant species. The Charak Samhita, an age-old written document on herbal therapy, reports on the production of 340 herbal drugs and their indigenous uses. Present demand- approximately US $14 billion per year. World Health Organization (WHO). The demand for medicinal plant-based raw materials is growing at the rate of 15 to 25% annually. Likely to increase more than US $5 trillion in 2050. Medicinal plant related trade In India- US $1 billion per year. Increasing interest by multinational pharmaceutical companies and domestic manufacturers of herbal-based medicines is contributing significant economic growth of the global medicinal plants sector. Therefore, immense opportunities are there for the country to extract its rightful share in the ever-increasing global trade of medicinal plants. This is an alarming situation which should be dealt with appropriate caution.
Apart from the plants of medicinal value, Indian forests constitute a rich source of non-wood forest products including food, food additives, fodder, fibres, fragrances for perfume, natural dyes, gums and resins, oils and plethora of useful animal product. While FAO estimates that 80% of developing World relies on NWFPs for some purpose in their everyday life, NWFPs also play an important role in the International market place with over $ 1.1 billion in trade. However, unsustainable exploitation of medicinal plants has led to the extinction of many plants and many plants are on the verge of extinction.
Hence, The Institute of Forest Productivity, Ranchi is proposing National Conference on Conservation, Improvement and Sustainable Use of Medicinal Plants and Non- Wood Forest Products from 8-9 March 2011.
As one amongst the top repositories of medicinal plants, India is the major source of raw material for the global market. We have the highest proportion of plants known for their medical purposes in any country of the world for its existing flora. Codified medical systems of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Sowa-rigpa fully documented around 2400 unique species of plants in terms of their biological properties, actions and drug formulations for a range of health conditions. Ayurveda, the oldest medical system in Indian sub-continent, has alone reported approximately 2000 medicinal plant species. The Charak Samhita, an age-old written document on herbal therapy, reports on the production of 340 herbal drugs and their indigenous uses. Present demand- approximately US $14 billion per year. World Health Organization (WHO). The demand for medicinal plant-based raw materials is growing at the rate of 15 to 25% annually. Likely to increase more than US $5 trillion in 2050. Medicinal plant related trade In India- US $1 billion per year. Increasing interest by multinational pharmaceutical companies and domestic manufacturers of herbal-based medicines is contributing significant economic growth of the global medicinal plants sector. Therefore, immense opportunities are there for the country to extract its rightful share in the ever-increasing global trade of medicinal plants. This is an alarming situation which should be dealt with appropriate caution.
Apart from the plants of medicinal value, Indian forests constitute a rich source of non-wood forest products including food, food additives, fodder, fibres, fragrances for perfume, natural dyes, gums and resins, oils and plethora of useful animal product. While FAO estimates that 80% of developing World relies on NWFPs for some purpose in their everyday life, NWFPs also play an important role in the International market place with over $ 1.1 billion in trade. However, unsustainable exploitation of medicinal plants has led to the extinction of many plants and many plants are on the verge of extinction.
Hence, The Institute of Forest Productivity, Ranchi is proposing National Conference on Conservation, Improvement and Sustainable Use of Medicinal Plants and Non- Wood Forest Products from 8-9 March 2011.
THEMES
I.Conservation and management of medicinal plants and NWFP species.
II.Technological interventions and innovations in enhancement of productivity and qualitative improvement
III.Sustainable harvesting, characterization of active constituents value addition and product development
IV.Indigenous traditional knowledge and Socio-economics of NWFP and medicinal plants
CALL FOR PAPERS
Papers are invited on themes identified for the Seminar. Abstracts not exceeding 300 words including a concise title, names and affiliations of authors and 4-5 key words; neatly types on A4 size paper (MS Word, 1.5 spacing and Times New Roman font throughout) must reach to Organizing Secretary, (sanjaysingh@lycos.com; sanjaysingh@icfre.org) or Director, IFP (dir_ifp@icfre.org; ifpranchi@hotmail.com) preferably through e-mail on or before 25th February 2011.
I.Conservation and management of medicinal plants and NWFP species.
II.Technological interventions and innovations in enhancement of productivity and qualitative improvement
III.Sustainable harvesting, characterization of active constituents value addition and product development
IV.Indigenous traditional knowledge and Socio-economics of NWFP and medicinal plants
CALL FOR PAPERS
Papers are invited on themes identified for the Seminar. Abstracts not exceeding 300 words including a concise title, names and affiliations of authors and 4-5 key words; neatly types on A4 size paper (MS Word, 1.5 spacing and Times New Roman font throughout) must reach to Organizing Secretary, (sanjaysingh@lycos.com; sanjaysingh@icfre.org) or Director, IFP (dir_ifp@icfre.org; ifpranchi@hotmail.com) preferably through e-mail on or before 25th February 2011.
ABOUT RANCHI
Ranchi is the capital city of Indian state Jharkhand which is endowed with ample forest and mineral resources. Ranchi is a prominent political, commercial, industrial, and educational hub of eastern India.
Ranchi is located about 1170 km from new Delhi and 445 km from Kolkata. The city is well connected to all major cities of India by road, rail and air routes. The weather of Ranchi is expected to remain pleasant during the Seminar with day and night temperatures ranging from 30 ⁰C to 17 ⁰C .
BOARDING AND LODGING
The participants will normally be housed in the well furnished Rest House of the Institute campus as per the availability of the accommodation. Those who wish to stay in hotels may either book their accommodation directly or seek the help of the organizers. A variety of hotel accommodations are available in Ranchi at tariff from Rs.400 to Rs. 4000.
Ranchi is the capital city of Indian state Jharkhand which is endowed with ample forest and mineral resources. Ranchi is a prominent political, commercial, industrial, and educational hub of eastern India.
Ranchi is located about 1170 km from new Delhi and 445 km from Kolkata. The city is well connected to all major cities of India by road, rail and air routes. The weather of Ranchi is expected to remain pleasant during the Seminar with day and night temperatures ranging from 30 ⁰C to 17 ⁰C .
BOARDING AND LODGING
The participants will normally be housed in the well furnished Rest House of the Institute campus as per the availability of the accommodation. Those who wish to stay in hotels may either book their accommodation directly or seek the help of the organizers. A variety of hotel accommodations are available in Ranchi at tariff from Rs.400 to Rs. 4000.
