Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Workshop Promotes Sustainable Cultivation of Medicinal Plants
Imagine a big meeting where experts talked about growing healthy plants that can be used for medicine!
They talked about soil, which is like the food for plants.
They learned about a machine called 'Dharti Ka Doctor' that checks what the soil needs to grow strong plants.
This helps farmers know how to take care of the soil so plants grow better, and they can make more money.
They also learned how to use special fertilizers and rotate crops to keep the soil healthy and help the environment.
They talked about helping the land be healthy and free from disease to protect the health of people.
A national workshop focused on sustainable cultivation of medicinal plants was held.
The workshop was organized by the Ministry of AYUSH, Patanjali, and NABARD.
The 'Dharti Ka Doctor' soil testing machine was a key focus for promoting soil health.
Experts emphasized the importance of organic farming and biodiversity.
The event aimed to strengthen India's position in food security and farmers' income.
- Who
- Experts from NABARD, Patanjali, Bharuwa Agriscience, and universities.
- What
- A national workshop on sustainable cultivation of medicinal plants.
- When
- October 27-28
- Where
- Patanjali Research Foundation and Patanjali University Auditorium.
- Why
- To promote sustainable agriculture and improve soil health.
- Event Type
- National Workshop
- Theme
- Sustainable Cultivation of Medicinal Plants
- Organizers
- Ministry of AYUSH, Patanjali, NABARD, Bharuwa Agriscience
- Focus
- Soil Testing and Management
- Key Tool
- Dharti Ka Doctor (DKD) soil testing machine
- Location
- Patanjali Research Foundation and University Auditorium
- Date
- October 27-28
Sources
National workshop on sustainable cultivation of medicinal plants through oil testing and management held under ‘Swasth Dhara’ Scheme
Protecting Health from the Ground Up: How New Soil Testing Tech is Revolutionizing Medicinal Plant Farming