Participatory Biodiversity Conservation and multiplication of selected local herbs.
The project aimed to develop & establish a sustainable model of participatory biodiversity conservation for medicinal plants, pulse & oil seeds of the area. Major activities included the preparation of database for biodiversity of the area, promotion of organic cultivation of valuable medicinal plants & herbs, emphasis was given to some selected medicinal herbs viz. Safed Musli (Chlorophytum arundinacub),Kalmegh (Andrographus panniculata) and Ashwagandha (Withenia somnifera).
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
National Council of Development Communication
Country:
India
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 29,215.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 8,496.35
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,200.00
Project Number:
SGP/GEF/IND/OP2/02/UP08
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
Germplasms were made available by cultivating it in nurseries and families were guided to cultivate it organically. Processing of the produced herbs was also taught by using only limited machines.
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Checked extinction and promoted regeneration of endangered species of herbs which will enrich the tropical forest wealth for the benefit of humanity.
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Indicators
Biophysical
Number of globally significant species protected by project
13
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Mr Manish Kumar Pandey
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Ms Aradhana Goyal
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