Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) Sector in Uttarakhand and its Future Prospects
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https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2026/v152i2/171052Keywords:
Healthcare benefits, Economic development, Cultural heritage, Environmental sustainability, Medicinal plant cultivation, Agriculture diversification.Abstract
Medicinal plants are vital for a village, society, state or country, providing significant healthcare benefits, driving economic development, and supporting cultural heritage and environmental sustainability. They form a crucial natural resource with local and global impact. The cultivation, collection, processing, and trade of medicinal plants create significant employment opportunities, particularly in rural hilly areas. Promoting the cultivation of medicinal plants encourages agricultural diversification and offers farmers profitable alternative crops, which can enhance economic stability. For the achievement of required goals in medicinal plant sector Uttarakhand has formulated important policies and infrastructure development in the state, which resulted positive present outcomes and bright future prospects.
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