{"id":36716,"date":"2025-08-06T17:46:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=36716"},"modified":"2025-08-06T17:46:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:16:40","slug":"ayush-ministry-mou-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Ayush Ministry MoU 2025: RET Medicinal Plants Conservation &amp; AIIMS Herbal Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Ayush_Ministry_signs_two_MoUs_in_August_2025_to_conserve_rare_medicinal_plants_using_tissue_culture_and_launch_a_national_herbal_garden_at_AIIMS_Delhi_Learn_its_exam_relevance_here\" >Ayush Ministry signs two MoUs in August 2025 to conserve rare medicinal plants using tissue culture and launch a national herbal garden at AIIMS Delhi. Learn its exam relevance here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Ayush_Ministry_Signs_Two_Landmark_MoUs_to_Boost_Medicinal_Plant_Conservation\" >Ayush Ministry Signs Two Landmark MoUs to Boost Medicinal Plant Conservation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Conserving_Indias_Botanical_Heritage\" >Conserving India\u2019s Botanical Heritage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Stakeholders_and_Ceremony_Highlights\" >Stakeholders and Ceremony Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Strategic_and_Technical_Initiatives\" >Strategic and Technical Initiatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Relevance_to_Current_Affairs_Aspirants\" >Relevance to Current Affairs Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Policy_and_Governance_Significance\" >Policy and Governance Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Scientific_and_Socio%E2%80%91economic_Impact\" >Scientific and Socio\u2011economic Impact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Historical_Context_%F0%9F%93%9C\" >Historical Context \ud83d\udcdc<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Evolution_of_Medicinal_Plant_Conservation_in_India\" >Evolution of Medicinal Plant Conservation in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Previous_Initiatives_and_Global_Commitments\" >Previous Initiatives and Global Commitments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Bridging_Traditional_Knowledge_and_Modern_Science\" >Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\" >Key Takeaways from This News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#1_What_is_the_purpose_of_the_MoUs_signed_by_the_Ministry_of_Ayush_in_August_2025\" >1. What is the purpose of the MoUs signed by the Ministry of Ayush in August 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#2_Which_organizations_were_involved_in_the_MoUs\" >2. Which organizations were involved in the MoUs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#3_What_is_the_role_of_AIIA_in_the_tripartite_MoU\" >3. What is the role of AIIA in the tripartite MoU?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#4_Why_is_the_conservation_of_RET_medicinal_plants_important\" >4. Why is the conservation of RET medicinal plants important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#5_What_is_the_National_Medicinal_Plants_Board_NMPB\" >5. What is the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ayush-ministry-mou-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ayush_Ministry_signs_two_MoUs_in_August_2025_to_conserve_rare_medicinal_plants_using_tissue_culture_and_launch_a_national_herbal_garden_at_AIIMS_Delhi_Learn_its_exam_relevance_here\"><\/span>Ayush Ministry signs two MoUs in August 2025 to conserve rare medicinal plants using tissue culture and launch a national herbal garden at AIIMS Delhi. Learn its exam relevance here.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ayush_Ministry_Signs_Two_Landmark_MoUs_to_Boost_Medicinal_Plant_Conservation\"><\/span>Ayush Ministry Signs Two Landmark MoUs to Boost Medicinal Plant Conservation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conserving_Indias_Botanical_Heritage\"><\/span>Conserving India\u2019s Botanical Heritage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>August 4, 2025<\/strong>, the Ministry of Ayush formalized <strong>two pivotal Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)<\/strong> aimed at conserving India\u2019s rare and endangered medicinal plants. The <strong>first MoU<\/strong> was signed between the <strong>National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)<\/strong> and <strong>IshVed\u2011Bioplants Venture<\/strong>, Pune, with a focus on preserving germplasm of RET (rare, endangered, threatened) species using advanced tissue culture techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>second MoU<\/strong> was a tripartite understanding among <strong>NMPB<\/strong>, <strong>All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)<\/strong>, and <strong>AIIMS, New\u202fDelhi<\/strong>, dedicated to establishing a <strong>national-level medicinal plant garden<\/strong> within AIIMS\u2019s premises. AIIA will drive public awareness initiatives to educate patients and students visiting the hospital about the value of traditional Indian medicinal plants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stakeholders_and_Ceremony_Highlights\"><\/span>Stakeholders and Ceremony Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreements were signed at <strong>Nirman Bhawan<\/strong>, New Delhi, in the presence of <strong>Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav<\/strong>, along with key officials including Ministry Secretary Vaidya <strong>Rajesh Kotecha<\/strong>, AIIMS Director <strong>M. Srinivas<\/strong>, and AIIA leadership These partnerships integrate traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with modern biotechnology to support India\u2019s goal of becoming a <strong>healthier, self\u2011reliant nation by 2047<\/strong>, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s vision<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_and_Technical_Initiatives\"><\/span>Strategic and Technical Initiatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the first MoU, germplasm conservation will leverage <strong>tissue-culture techniques<\/strong> to propagate and maintain RET species, ensuring consistent supply to the Ayush industry and safeguarding genetic diversity he second MoU\u2019s botanical garden at AIIMS will function as an <strong>educational and awareness hub<\/strong>, enabling direct engagement with the public about medicinal plants\u2019 therapeutic benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These collaborative efforts mark a significant step toward evidence-based conservation, research, and public engagement within India\u2019s medicinal plants sector <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Ayush-Ministry-MoU-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image005RWLZ.jpg\" alt=\"Ayush Ministry MoU 2025\" title=\"Ayush Ministry MoU 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ayush Ministry MoU 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_Current_Affairs_Aspirants\"><\/span>Relevance to Current Affairs Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This development aligns directly with themes relevant to government exams: public policy in health, biodiversity conservation, biotechnology in traditional medicine, and institutional coordination. Understanding these MoUs illustrates how the Ayush ministry operationalizes policy through partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_and_Governance_Significance\"><\/span>Policy and Governance Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MoUs reflect effective governance models where public institutions like NMPB, AIIMS, and AIIA work with the private sector for national goals. It showcases how the government translates the <strong>mission of self\u2011reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat 2047)<\/strong> into real-world initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scientific_and_Socio%E2%80%91economic_Impact\"><\/span>Scientific and Socio\u2011economic Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The use of advanced <strong>tissue-culture<\/strong> for <strong>RET germplasm conservation<\/strong> highlights India\u2019s push toward evidence-based traditional medicine. Establishing a medicinal plant garden fosters public awareness, supports local livelihoods in herbal plant cultivation, and helps integrate traditional health knowledge within modern settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_%F0%9F%93%9C\"><\/span>Historical Context \ud83d\udcdc<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Medicinal_Plant_Conservation_in_India\"><\/span>Evolution of Medicinal Plant Conservation in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has a long tradition of Ayurvedic knowledge that relies on medicinal plants. Recognizing this, the government established the <strong>National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)<\/strong> in 2000 to promote research and conservation of medicinal plants, especially endangered varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previous_Initiatives_and_Global_Commitments\"><\/span>Previous Initiatives and Global Commitments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier initiatives included setting up Regional Gene Banks and conservation nurseries. However, this is the <strong>first time a dedicated national medicinal plants garden<\/strong> is being created within AIIMS, combining public education, research, and clinical exposure under one roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bridging_Traditional_Knowledge_and_Modern_Science\"><\/span>Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MoUs represent a strategic shift from merely recognizing traditional knowledge to actively <strong>embedding biotechnology<\/strong> in its conservation and scaling through public\u2011private partnerships\u2014a model policy approach for future aspirants to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from This News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Two MoUs sealed on August 4, 2025<\/strong>, under Ayush Ministry to conserve RET medicinal plants and establish a plant garden <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>NMPB &amp; IshVed\u2011Bioplants Venture MoU<\/strong> focuses on tissue-culture germplasm conservation of rare, endangered, and threatened species <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Tripartite MoU between NMPB, AIIA &amp; AIIMS<\/strong> to establish a national-level medicinal plants garden at AIIMS Delhi <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Public awareness<\/strong> will be driven by AIIA, targeting patients and students visiting AIIMS to promote traditional medicine knowledge <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The MoUs exemplify integration of <strong>traditional knowledge and modern science<\/strong>, supporting India\u2019s 2047 vision of health self\u2011reliance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ayush Ministry MoU 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_purpose_of_the_MoUs_signed_by_the_Ministry_of_Ayush_in_August_2025\"><\/span>1. What is the purpose of the MoUs signed by the Ministry of Ayush in August 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MoUs aim to promote the conservation of rare, endangered, and threatened (RET) medicinal plants through tissue culture and to establish a national-level medicinal plant garden at AIIMS, New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_organizations_were_involved_in_the_MoUs\"><\/span>2. Which organizations were involved in the MoUs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two MoUs were signed between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NMPB and IshVed\u2011Bioplants Venture, Pune (for tissue culture and germplasm preservation),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NMPB, AIIA, and AIIMS (for setting up a medicinal plants garden and public awareness).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_role_of_AIIA_in_the_tripartite_MoU\"><\/span>3. What is the role of AIIA in the tripartite MoU?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AIIA will be responsible for conducting awareness programs and educating patients and students at AIIMS about the benefits of medicinal plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_is_the_conservation_of_RET_medicinal_plants_important\"><\/span>4. Why is the conservation of RET medicinal plants important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RET medicinal plants are at risk of extinction. Their conservation is essential for sustaining Ayurvedic medical practices and ensuring a steady supply of herbs for the Ayush industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_the_National_Medicinal_Plants_Board_NMPB\"><\/span>5. What is the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NMPB is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Ayush. It was established in 2000 to coordinate matters relating to medicinal plants, including their conservation, cultivation, and sustainable utilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sports Current 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