Jammu, Mar 30: In a major push to promote awareness and conservation of medicinal plants, the National Medicinal Plants Board under the Union Ministry of AYUSH has approved a Rs 53 lakh project to establish 100 school herbal gardens across Jammu, an official spokesperson said on Sunday.
The initiative aims to develop herbal gardens in selected schools, with 10 schools to be covered in each district of the division, the spokesperson added. The project was approved following recommendations from the Directorate of AYUSH, J&K (J&K Medicinal Plants Board), with the objective of integrating the rich heritage of medicinal plants into the school education system in a practical and meaningful way.
The herbal gardens will serve as interactive learning spaces where students can gain first-hand knowledge about the identification, cultivation and uses of medicinal plants, while also developing a deeper appreciation for nature and traditional healthcare systems, the spokesperson said.
A total of 100 schools have been identified by the Directorate of School Education, Jammu, for the initiative.
Director AYUSH, J&K and CEO of the J&K Medicinal Plants Board, Ajay Kumar Tikoo, described the approval as a significant milestone and expressed confidence that these herbal gardens will become centres of experiential learning, encouraging students to engage with nature and wellness practices. (Agency)
