Research Article | Published: 01 December 2016

Status of Priority based Subsidized MAP Species for Cultivation and Conservation in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand Himalaya

Dharam Chand Attri, Vijay Laxmi Trivedi, Jyoti  Sati and Mohan Chandra Nautiyal

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 23 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 181-189 | 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2016-315L7L | Cite this article

Abstract

Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) is considered as one of the most important tool for conservation of wild MAP species, ensure regular supply of raw material to pharmaceutical industries and also plays crucial role in the upliftment of socio-economic status of local farmers for their livelihood security. Cultivation of MAPs seems to be a viable solution for raising the economy of the farmers of Uttarakhand Himalaya as MAPs can be grown successfully in stressful and adverse conditions. To know the actual status of MAPs cultivation sector, with an aim to gather information about the initiatives and policies launched  by government for the  promotion of cultivation, prioritized species for cultivation and economic benefit of farmers through cultivation. The study revealed that various organizations were engaged in the promotion of MAPs cultivation and a number of policies were launched by the government such as subsidies to farmers on 26 prioritized species, free planting material, training, nursery development course, registration and certification of farmers, etc.

Keywords

Biodiversity, Conservation, Himalaya, Livelihood, Medicinal Plants, Aromatic Plants, Cultivation, Uttarakhand, Chamoli

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Attri, D.C., Trivedi, V.L., Sati, J. and Nautiyal, M.C., 2016. Status of Priority based Subsidized MAP Species for Cultivation and Conservation in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand Himalaya. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 23(4), pp.181-189. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2016-315L7L

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