National Conference on Herbal Medicine and Botany Inaugurated at MIET

Global Research on Medicinal Plants is the Need of the Hour: Dr. Jayanti A.

Meerut. A two-day national conference on herbal medicine and botany was inaugurated at MIET under the joint aegis of the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Biotechnology, and Meerut Institute of Technology. Organized in collaboration with the National Medicinal Plant Board, New Delhi, the conference focused on the theme: "Regulatory Landscape of Herbal Medicine and Botanicals—Impact on Trade and Development Post-COVID-19 Pandemic."

Inauguration Ceremony

The conference was inaugurated with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by distinguished guests, including Dr. Jayanti A. (Principal Scientist, Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India), Dr. Anupam Maurya (Scientist, Ministry of AYUSH), Dr. Himanshu Tiwari (President, Karma Ayurveda), and Dr. S.K. Singh (Director, MIET).

Participation and Research Presentations

The conference witnessed participation from over 400 delegates representing various states across the country. Around 150 research papers were presented by scholars, focusing on the quality and medicinal benefits of herbal plants. The event also featured the release of the conference proceedings.

Keynote Address by Dr. Jayanti A.

During her keynote address, Dr. Jayanti A. emphasized the urgent need to conserve medicinal plants and enhance their quality. She highlighted that increased research on medicinal plants would not only improve their utility in disease prevention but also promote traditional medicine practices. She urged global research efforts to ensure sustainable use and preservation of medicinal plants, underlining their vital role in advancing healthcare.

Expert Discussions Across Four Sessions

The conference included four insightful sessions, where experts delved into various aspects of medicinal plants and their applications. Notable speakers included:

• Dr. V.B. Gupta (Founder, Mood Forest)
• Dr. Anup Kumar (Associate Professor, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research)
• Dr. Himanshu Sharma (Head of Regulatory, Essential Roots Private Limited)
• Dr. Jayanti A. (Principal Scientist, Ministry of AYUSH)

Organizing Committee's Role

The success of the event was attributed to the dedicated efforts of the organizing team, including Dr. Alok Sharma (Organizing Secretary), Dr. Anurag (Co-Organizing Secretary), Dr. Sanjeev Singh (Dean), Dr. Vipin Kumar Garg (Principal, Pharmacy), Dr. Avinash Singh, Dr. Neeraj Kant Sharma, and Ajay Chaudhary.

Conclusion

The national conference served as a platform to explore new dimensions in the research and conservation of medicinal plants. Experts emphasized that global research initiatives are essential to unlocking the potential of herbal medicine and strengthening healthcare systems worldwide.