Delhi University Partners with CCRAS to Document Medicinal Plants

New Delhi, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : A new collaborative project has been launched between the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and Delhi University to document medicinal plants. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on November 10 at the Vice Chancellor's office in Delhi University's North Campus. The initiative, titled "Listing of Medicinally Important Plant Diversity Described in Ayurveda," aims to systematically document, identify, and conserve the diversity of medicinal plants within the university's 250-300 acre campus.This project seeks to study the rich botanical heritage of the area and document plant species recognized for their medicinal value in Ayurveda. Key activities under this project will include extensive regional surveys, identification and documentation of medicinal plant species, preparation of herbarium samples, and the installation of QR code-enabled name plates on campus. These measures will facilitate easy identification and information access regarding medicinal plants.Additionally, an illustrated book documenting the medicinal flora of the North Campus will be produced. Joint research publications will also be created to disseminate scientific findings widely. Notable attendees at the signing included Professor K. Ratnabali, Dean of Academic Affairs at Delhi University, Professor (Dr.) Shobha Bagai, Director of the Cluster Innovation Centre, Dr. Hemant Panigrahi, Director in Charge of CARI, and Dr. Sakshi Sharma, Principal Investigator of the project.This collaborative effort represents a significant step towards strengthening institutional cooperation in the fields of Ayurveda, biodiversity conservation, medicinal plant research, and scientific documentation. It is expected to enhance awareness of the medicinal plant resources available on campus and promote their conservation and sustainable use.