Regional-Cum-Facilitation Centre, Western Region

(RCFC-WR)(National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB),

Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India)Department of Botany,

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune-411007

Progress Report

Submitted By

Dr. DIGAMBAR N. MOKAT

PI & Regional Director, RCFC-WR,Department of Botany

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Pin 411007 (Maharashtra)

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Regional-Cum-Facilitation Centre, Western Region (RCFC-WR)(NMPB, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India)

Department of Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Achievements for the Month of September, 2020 Sr.No Activity Achievements Details

1 Number of training

organized

01

1. Training Program on Cultivation,

Processing and Marketing of Different

Medicinal Plants to Tribal and Farmers.

With Adivasi Thakur Samaj Seva Mandal,

Karjat, Dist-Raigad, Maharashtra.

Date- 16/09/2020

Place- Morewadi, Taluka- Karjat, Dist-

Raigad (87 Tribal farmers)

2 Number of farmers

trained 87Total 87 farmers trained

3 Details of monitoring of

projects undertakenNil Nil

4 Number of Utilization

certificate settled/

resolved/ informed to

NMPB

Nil Nil

5 Number of QPMs

developed and details of

its utilization

In Process

1. The steps viz. list of priority species for

region prepared, mother orchards

identified, areas for QPMs production

identification started.

6 Number of publication/

awareness tools

03

1. Preparation of different IEC Materials-

Information Brochures, Booklets,

Pamphlets, Books regarding Cultivation of

Dashmool plants, Immunity Boosting

Plants Garden, Schemes of NMPB,

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Medicinal Plants, etc. have been initiated.

2. Prepared 20 flexes and displayed in front

of RCFC-WR Office building near to

entrance on different aspects of medicinal

plants and schemes of NMPB for creating

awareness among visitors, farmers,

stakeholders, etc.

3. Displayed 50 medicinal plants informative

boards in the office and corridors to make

the awareness regarding different

medicinal plants.

7 Number of meeting

organized/ participated

02

1. PI and Dy. Director discussed with

APCCF and CF, Department of Forest

(Research Wing) at Van Bhavan, Pune

on 25th September, 2020 about

production of QPMs in forest nurseries.

2. PI and Dy. Director discussed with Mr.

Annasaheb Hasnabade, Project

Manager, MSHMPB, Pune in his

chamber about different issues of

medicinal plants.

8 Number of workshop/

seminar/ webinar

organized

03

1. Webinar on ‘Amrutvel Ek Bhartiya

Vaibhavshali Aushadhi’ Date- 6/09/2020

(Sunday).

2. Webinar for B.E Final Year Students of

Government College of Engineering

Pune (COEP) on Topic- Aspects and

Prospects of Medicinal Plants Date-

11/09/2020 (Friday) Time: - 4 to 5 pm.

Participants- 100.

3. Webinar on ADMA Symposium

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towards 100K Cr by 2025 in association

with PHD Worlds Virtual Expo on

Pharma, Healthcare, Diagnostics and

Hygiene. Date- 24/09/2020 (Thursday)

Time- 10.30 am to 1.30 pm.

9 Linkages with

stakeholders

(number of organized)

02

1. Shatavar farmers of Sangli district

linked with Mr. Shashikant Shinde,

Satara for procurement of raw materials.

2. Linked farmers of Konkan for

procurement of raw materials with Mr.

Kiran Abhyankar, Wellcare Naturals,

Pune.

10 Assistance of research

identified concerned

with the region and

outcomes thereof

01 1. The developed protocols for QPM of

Giloy provided to 4 organizations

/farmers

11 Marketing initiatives

undertaken with details

01 1. Discussed with Officials of Ayurved

Rasashala, Vaidya Khadiwale and

Atharva Ayurved, Pune for procurement

and purchase of raw materials from

farmers on 29.09.2020.

12 Details of data collected

(in r/o farmers, traders

etc.)

In process 1. Visit Planed to survey and prepare the

Inventory of Buyers, Traders, Nurseries,

etc. in western region initiated.

13 Details of success

stories/ short-videos

documented

01 1. RCFC-WR Inauguration ceremony and

Website launching on 29th Sept,2020 in

presence of AYUSH Secretary, Vaidya

Rajesh Kotecha and Officials of NMPB

and SPPU.

14 Details of data in respect

of price of important

Nil Nil

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medicinal herbs and

mandies

The activity wise details with photographs are enclosed with this report.

Date-03/10/2020

Prepared by: Prof. (Dr.) K.N. Dhumal, Deputy Director Vd. Priya Kolewad (Technical Officer), Mr. Akash Misal (Technical officer)

Prof. A.B. AdeCoordinator and Head, Department of Botany

Signed by: Dr. Digambar N. MokatPrincipal Investigator and Regional Director

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Regional-Cum-Facilitation Centre, Western Region (RCFC-WR)(NMPB, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India)

Department of Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411 007

Achievements for the Month of September, 2020

Office of RCFC-WR Centre, Department of Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University, NMPB,

Ministry of AYUSH, GOI

Photographs of office setup

Entrance of RCFC-WR Centre RCFC-WR Office

Entrance Hall of RCFC-WR Office Immunity Garden

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1. Number of training organized: (01)i) Training Program organized on Cultivation, Processing and Marketing of Different

Medicinal Plants for Tribals and Local Farmers.

The Training program on cultivation, processing and marketing of different medicinal plants was

organized by RCFC-WR- SPPU, Pune in collaboration with Adivasi Thakur Samaj Seva

Mandal, at Morewadi, Taluka- Karjat, Dist- Raigad, Maharashtra on 16th September, 2020.

Photographs of Training program on cultivation, processing and marketing of different Medicinal Plant at Morewadi, Tal- Karjat, Maharashtra on 16/09/20

Tribal farmers and collectors Dr.D.N.Mokat providing know how about medicinal plants

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In this training program about 87 tribal farmers, students, producers, and traditional Vaidyas

have participated. The information on cultivation of medicinal plants, good collection practices,

agro technology of medicinal plants, different schemes of NMPB, processing and marketing was

given to trainers by Dr. Mokat, PI and Regional Director and Mr. Akash Misal, Technical

Officer. The inauguration function was held in presence of Chief Guest- Mr. Balasaheb Tirankar,

Former General Manager, Maharashtra Rajya Sahakari Adivasi Vikas Maha Mandal, Nashik,

Guest of honor- Dr.Ravindra Mardane, Extension Education Scientist, Regional Research

Centre, Karjat, Dist-Raigad and Shri. Virendra Kolekar, Industrialist, Researcher and Market

Consultant. More than 20 species of medicinal plants were demonstrated to participants with

their medicinal properties and uses. The non-availability of market was the major issue for

medicinal plants growers and collectors. On this issue panel discussion was conducted with the

experts. This program has created a platform for collectors for primary market. Many local

Vaidyas also demonstrated the ethno botanical/ traditional uses of various medicinal plants in

their area, which are commonly used by the natives. The various problems, difficulties during

collection of raw material of medicinal plant drugs were resolved by Dr.Mokat.

2. Number of farmers trained: (87)About 87 tribal farmers, students, producers, and traditional Vaidyas were trained in the training

program on cultivation, processing and marketing of different Medicinal Plants Organized by

RCFC-WR, SPPU, Pune in collaboration with Adivasi Thakur Samaj Seva Mandal at Morewadi,

Taluka- Karjat, Dist-Raigad, Maharashtra on 16th September, 2020.

3. Details of monitoring of projects undertaken: Nil

4. Number of Utilization certificate settled/ resolved/ informed to NMPB: Nil

5. Number of QPM developed and details of its utilization: In process

Initiation of production of Quality Planting Materials (QPMs) of highly demanded Medicinal

Plant Species is undertaken. The steps viz. list of priority species for region prepared, mother

orchards identified and areas for QPMs production identification started.

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6. Number of publication/ awareness tools : (03)Preparation of different IEC Materials below has undertaken such as-

i. Information Brochures, Booklets, Pamphlets, Books regarding Cultivation of Dashmool

plants, Immunity Boosting Plants Garden, Schemes of NMPB, Cultivation of highly

demanded medicinal plants have been undertaken.

ii. We have prepared 20 flexes and displayed in front of RCFC-WR Office building near to

entrance on different aspects of medicinal plants and schemes of NMPB.

iii. Similarly we have prepared and displayed 50 medicinal plants informative boards in the

office and corridors to make the awareness regarding different medicinal plants.

Photographs showing Preparation of different IEC Materials- Flexes of information of

schemes, High demanded medicinal plants and Medicinal plants informative boards

displayed in office premises

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7. Number of meeting organized/ participated: (02)

i. The meeting of PI and Dy. Director of RCFC-WR with APCCF and CF, Department of

Forest (Research Wing) held at Van Bhavan, Pune on 25th September, 2020. In this

meeting, discussion was made about production of quality planting materials (QPMs) of

highly demanded medicinal plants species and the area selected for QPMs development

in forest nurseries.

ii. The meeting of PI and Dy. Director with Mr. Annasaheb Hasnabade, Project Manager,

MSHMPB, Pune was conducted. In this meeting, discussion regarding different issues of

medicinal plants was made such as- i)Area under cultivation of medicinal plants,

ii)Number of farmers’ clusters made, iii)Subsidy status given to growers for different

aspects of medicinal plants and UC pending issues.

8. Number of workshop/ seminar/ webinar organized: (03)i. Webinar on ‘Amrutvel Ek Bhartiya Vaibhavshali Aushadhi’ Day & Date- Sunday, 6th

September, 2020. The webinar was organized by Vidnyan Bharati, Pune. The main speakers

were 1)Dr. D.N. Mokat, PI and Regional Director, RCFC-WR, SPPU, Pune. 2)Vd. Sachin Aru,

Shree Arya Ayurved and Panchkarma Clinic, Hadapsar, Pune. Dr.Mokat highlighted all the

details of Amruta (Guduchi / Giloy) Tinospora cordifolia Thumb.Miers. He explained the details

of Cultivation, QPM production, Marketing, Processing and other information. The second

speaker Vd.Sachin Aru explained the Ayurvedic products of Amruta available in the market. He

also explained the procedure for preparation of various Ayurvedic products of Giloy. The

program was screened on Facebook and You Tube. Both the speakers during panel discussion

answered the various questions raised by audience.

ii. Online Lecture For B.E Final Year Students of Government College of Engineering Pune

(COEP) - Topic: -Aspects and Prospects of Medicinal Plants Day & Date - Friday, 11th

September, 2020. Time: - 4 to 5 pm Speaker: Dr. D.N. Mokat, PI & Regional Director, RCFC-

WR, SPPU, Pune. In this lecture, Dr.Mokat explained History, Biodiversity, Regional

Distribution, RET plant species, need for their conservation of these RET species and Schemes

for Cultivation of Medicinal Plants. About 100 students participated in this lecture.

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iii. Topic 1- ADMA Symposium towards 100K Cr by 2025 in association with PHD Worlds

Virtual Expo on Pharma, Healthcare, Diagnostics and Hygiene. Day & Date: Thursday, 24th

September, 2020. Time: 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. Speaker: 1) Dr. D.N. Mokat

Topic 2- Medicinal Plants cultivation and issues in Industries. The other dignitaries in the

program were Dr. Milan Mehta, Gen. Sec. ADMA, Vd. Shrikant, DDG, CCRAS, Ministry of

AYUSH, Vd. Katoch, Advisor in Dept. of AYUSH, various speakers from ADMA and Vd.

J.L.N. Sastry, CEO, NMPB, Ministry of AYUSH. The speakers highlighted various issues

regarding medicinal plants.

9. Linkages with stakeholders (number of organized): (02)i. About 05 farmers cultivating Shatavari - Mr.Ashok Kole, Mr.Anil Kole, Mr.Ganesh D.

Mane, Mr.Satish S. Yadav, Mr.Amol A. Herwade from Dudhgaon, Tal-Miraj, Dist- Sangli

linked with Mr. Shashikant Shinde, Buyer of Medicinal Plants for procurement of raw

materials.

ii. Linked farmers of Konkan for procurement of raw materials with Mr. Kiran Abhyankar,

Wellcare Naturals, Pune.

10. Assistance of research identified concerned with the region and outcomes

thereof: (01)The developed protocols for QPM with research findings of Giloy provided to 4 organizations

/farmers 1. Mr. Satish Kanwade, President AIFC, Agro India federation, Savarchol Po.

Nimgaom paga, Sangamner. 2. Mr. Sunil Pawar, Preseident, Adivasi Ekatmik Vandhan Kendra,

Shahapur, Thane. 3. Mr. Sanjay Pawar, Purna Health Agro Processing, Borale (Chandwad),

Nashik and 4. Mr. Sachin Dagdu Pawar, Pawarwadi, Parale Ninai, Shahuwadi, Dist-Kolhapur.

11. Marketing initiatives undertaken with details:For Marketing, the procurement and purchase of medicinal plant raw materials from farmers was

discussed with Officials of Ayurved Rasashala- Dr. Vijay Doiphode, Hari Parshuram

Aushadhalaya- Vaidya. Appa Khadiwale and Director of Atharva Ayurved Pharma- Dr.

Sadanand Sardeshmukh, Pune on 29.09.2020.

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12. Details of data collected (in r/o farmers, traders etc.)Visit Planed to survey and prepare the Inventory of Buyers, Traders, Nurseries, Growers, etc. in

different states (Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa, Diu-Daman and Dadra and Nagar-Haveli)

of western region is initiated.

13. Details of success stories/ short-videos documented: (01)The Inauguration Function of RCFC-WR Centre and Website of RCFC- Western region

“www.rcfcwestern.org” launching done live through webcast on Tuesday, 29 th September 2020

from 10am to 11am by the auspicious hands of Hon. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry

of AYUSH, GOI in presence of Hon. Prof. Nitin R. Karmalkar, Vice-Chancellor of SPPU, Pune

and Dignitaries- Dr. Bhushan Patwardhan, Vice-Chairman of UGC-New Delhi, Padmabhushan

Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, Chancellor of Nalanda University, Dr. J.L.N. Sastry, CEO of NMPB,

Ministry of AYUSH, GOI, Prof. Tanuja Nesari, Director of AIIA, New Delhi, Dr. Sadanand

Sardeshmukh, President of BSDT, Pune, Dr. N.S. Umarani, Pro-Vice Chancellor of SPPU, Pune

and Dr. Prafulla Pawar, Registrar of SPPU, Pune.

The RCFC-WR Centre was physically inaugurated by Hon. Prof. Nitin R. Karmalkar, Vice-

Chancellor and other Guests physically present at the inaugural function were- Dr. Vijay

Doiphode –Director of Ayurved Rasashala, Vaidya. Appa Khadiwale- Director of Hari

Parshuram Aushadhalaya and Dr. Sadanand Sardeshmukh- Director of Atharva Ayurved

Pharma, Pune on 29th September 2020.

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Photographs of Inauguration Function of RCFC-WR live and physical visit by Hon. Vice

Chancellor Prof. Nitin R. Karmalkar; Dr. N.S.Umarani, Dr.Vijay Doiphode, Vaidya Appa

Khadiwale, Dr.Sardeshmukh, Dr.A.B.Ade, Dr.K.N.Dhumal, Dr.D.N.Mokat, Dr.Girish

Tillu, Mr.Gadekar, on 29/09/20

14.Details of data in respect of price of important medicinal herbs and mandies:

Nil.

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