During the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Hon’ble MoS (IC) for Ayush & MoS for Health & Family Welfare,
Shri Prataprao Jadhav, shared key updates:
• 431 R&D projects supported on medicinal plants
• 9 projects strengthening the supply chain linkages
• Herbal raw drug demand reported at 5,11,910 MT (2014–15)
These milestones reflect the Ministry’s commitment to advancing evidence-based research, sustainable
sourcing, and economic growth in the Ayush sector.
