ESTABLISHMENT OF

MEDICINAL PLANTS BUSINESS

BY GREEN LEAF HERBALS
Presented by:
Jay Dubey (113)
Hitesh Thakur(119)
Tarun Dwivedi(118)
Vipin Gautam(115)
Niranjan Chaudhary(110)
 GLOBAL VIEW OF MEDICINAL PLANTS
 According to the World Health Organization, over 80% of
the world’s population (4.3 billion people) rely upon such
traditional plant-based systems of medicine.
 35000-70000 plants species are used in herbal sector .
 Herbal market potential till 2050 - US$ 225 Trillion.
 International market of medicinal plants related trade is US $
2790 Billion.
 Estimated global market for nutraceuticals is US $ 80 Billion.
source-www.idrc.ca & NMPB/ exim bank
report
 INDIA’S TRADE IN MEDICINAL PLANTS
 80- 90 % herbs are collected from forest.
 India has 2.4 % of world’s area but 8 % global diversity and one of
the 12 mega- diversity hot spots
 India’s Export of MAPs in 2008 - Rs. 646 crores.
 Trade of Ayush in India in 2008 - Rs. 6,000 crores
 Trade related to ayurveda in 2008 - Rs. 5,500 crores
 India Shares just 1 % of world market.
 Medicinal plants related trade in India US$ 347 billion
 Approx 7800 manufacturing units are in India.
 Nutraceutical market in India is Approx. US$ 600 Million.
source-NMPB/Exim bank report 1997
 INDIA’S HERBAL MARKET SCENARIO
 60% of India’s export consists of medicinal plants & 40% is value added herbal
products.

 India’s export of medicinal plants & herbal products worth Rs 700 crores annually.

 India's ranking in the world pharmaceutical industry – 17th.

 10 top destinations for Indian exports –USA accounts for over Rs.160 crores &
Japan –above Rs.110 crores. In percentage terms ,USA and Japan account for 56%
of the Indian exports.

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Data pertaining to 2006 source –round table conference/SHEFEXIL PHARMEXCIL
 CHHATTISGARH AT A GLANCE
 A 21st century State, came into being on November 1, 2000.
 Good Governance is the highest priority in this fast track state.
 Bestowed with both policy stability as well as political stability.
 People are friendly, open, warm and industrious.
 Enviable record of social harmony and maintenance of public order.
 Climate is mainly tropical, humid and sub-humid.
 May is the hottest month and December-January are the coldest ones.
 Average rainfall is around 1400 mm.
 About 90% of the total rainfall is confined in the monsoon season.
 Rich in mineral resources viz ; diamond , gold, iron-ore, coal, corundum, bauxite,
dolomite, lime, tin, granite etc .
FOREST SCENARIO OF THE STATE
 Geographical area of the state :
1,37,880 Sq. Kms
 Forest area :
59,772 Sq. Kms
 Percent forest area : 44%
 Forest cover wise - 3 rd in India.
 Forest area wise - 4 th in India.
 12% of India's total forests .
 One of the richest bio-diversity habitat.
 This “Green State” has the most dense
forests & rich wildlife.
 Over 1525 medicinal plants bio-diversity
exist in the state
source - www.cg.nic.in
 MEDICINAL & AROMATIC PLANTS OF STATE

 The total numbers of botanical plants found in state = 2021

 After screening the botanical synonyms = 1525
 No. of genera = 911
 No. of families = 196
 Total taxa at subspecies level = 14
 Commercially traded herbal species of state = 312
 “ High Volume Trade” species(> 100 T/yr ) = 42
 “Very High Vol. Trade” species(>1000 T/Yr) = 33
 (75 Species are among top 100 medicinal plant traded in India.)
source – FRLHT database
 HABIT / STATUS WISE ANALYSIS
Habit Number Percentage
Climbers 161 10.6
Herbs 808 53.0
Shrubs 262 17.1
Trees 294 19.3
Total 1525 100.0

Status of occurrence Number Percentage

Cultivated 174 11.4
Planted 75 4.9
Wild 1129 74.0

Cultivated &Naturalized 22 1.4

Planted & Naturalized 19 1.3
Wild & Planted 106 7.0
Total 1525 100

Source: FRLHT Report 2005

source – FRLHT database

 TRADE PRACTICES OF MAPs
 Communities/individuals collect medicinal plants
through non-destructive means and sell them in the open
market at negotiable price.
 Traders collect the medicinal plants from individuals or
from the local bazaar at negotiable price.
 Cultivated crops are supplied through Govt. agencies and
directly also to the consumers.
 After grading and primary processing it is supplied to
big consumers at negotiable price.
 The Govt. is now planning to trade the Medicinal plants
through herbal mandi’s.
 MARKET FOR MAPs PRODUCE
 MAP’s trade in the state is approx Rs. 300 Crores.
 Trade of nationalized forest produce is approx. Rs. 225 Crores.
 More than 100 state owned & 20 private MAP’s processing
units are established.
 Main national level market for MAP’s of the state are - Delhi,
UP, Maharastra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and AP.
 Main market for MAP’s in the state - Jagdalpur, Jashpur,
Dhamtari, Raigarh,Raipur,Bilaspur etc.
 ISM Drug manufacturing expertise is yet to develop in the
state. Source Market survey report 2005 of MFp fed
 IDENTIFIED “RET” MAPs
S. No. Status of species Trees Shrubs Herbs Climbers
1. Nearly Extinct 4 5 15 1
2. Rare 5 4 8 2
3. Endangered 5 16 20 -
4. Threatened 6 3 4 -
Total 20 28 47 3

(Source : Biodiversity action plan of

S.No Status (trees) Botanical Name
1 Rare Arudia macovodi, Vitex penducularis, Cratava religeosa,
Arundinasia falcate, Bamusa apousa.
2 Endangered Alstonia venneta, Butea monosperma, Cordia rohti roem,
Pterocarpus marsopium, Strychnous pototorum
3 Threatened Diospyros paniculata, Madhuca longifolia, Emblellia tsjerian,
santalum album, Sapindus laurifolia, Terminalia arjuna
INVESTMENT ORIENTED “RET” MAPs
S.No. Percentage of Subsidy Name of Species

1 20% Azadirachta indica, Ginkgo biloba, Holarrhena

antidysenterica, Terminalia arjuna, Terminalia
belirica, Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula.

2 50% Aegle marmelos, Albizzia lebbeck, Coscinum

fenastratum, Saraca asoca.

3 75% Ptrocarpus santalinus, Santalum album,

Commiphora wightii.
(Source : NMPB Guidelines 2008)
 STRENGTHS OF HERBAL SECTOR
 44% of landmass is under forests.
 One of the mega bio-diversity hot-spots.
 Rich cultural heritage of traditional healers.
 Rich forests with low interference of people.
 Strong network of JFMs .
 Experienced produce collectors/pluckers.
 Excellent natural climate.
 Main source of revenue for the forest dependant communities .
 Better returns to the medicinal plants farmers .
 Accelerated increase in demand of medicinal plants.
 Priority sector of state for promotion of herbal based industries.
 OPPORTUNITIES IN HERBAL SECTOR
Enormous potential for
 Conservation of bio-diversity.
 Documentation & strengthening of LHTs.
 Income generation .
 Conservation, promotion & propagation.
 Establishment of R & D units.
 Processing & production units .
 Value added , export quality nutraceutical and food
supplement products .
AGENCIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF MAPs SECTOR
 Department of Forests-(Over all development & conservation of the biodiversity)
 State Medicinal Plants Board-(Medicinal plant policy & financial assistance)
 Minor Forest Produce Federation Limited - (Trade & development,
collection & trading of NWFP & its products)
 Forest Development Corporation Ltd - (Economic plantations & harvesting)
 CG-CERT - (A certification body for organic certification of medicinal plants,
agriculture & processed items)
 Industrial Development Corporation(For financial & infrastructural support)
 Dept of Ayush ( GMP certification)
 Indira Gandhi Agriculture University & College(Research and development )
 CHHATTISGARH STATE MEDICINAL PLANTS
BOARD ENDEAVORS TO
 Facilitate research and development for medicinal plant sector.
 Monitor and co ordinate the schemes / projects funded by government /organizations .
 Formulate policy / project for conservation, development & non-destructive harvesting
 Survey of plant resources & identification of medicinal plants.
 Facilitate development of primary processing , drug manufacturing, marketing & export
 Assessment of demand & supply of medicinal plants.
 Avail national & international assistance for development of this sector.
 Documentation, identification & recognition of traditional medicinal plant’s healers.
 Patenting of knowledge of traditional healers & communities in medicinal plants.
 Address any other work relating to medicinal plant sector.
 ESSENCE OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY
The new industrial policy ( 2004-2009) focuses on :
 To promote industries based on natural resources across the state.
 Attract industrial investment by providing necessary infrastructure for investment.
 To give special importance to private sector participation.
 Development of herbal parks .
 Processing of medicinal, aromatic and dye plants .
 Provision of common facilities .
 Add maximum value to state’s abundant natural resources.
 Create maximum employment opportunities by setting up
industries.
 Attract industrial investment in the state.
 Promote exports from the State set up “special economic zone “ ,
“agro export zone “ & “ air cargo complex”.
 INCENTIVES FOR INVESTORS
The industrial policy envisages various direct incentive :
 Interest subsidy, Interest subsidy for technology up-gradation, etc.

 Infrastructure development / fixed capital investment subsidy.

 Exemption from electricity duty.

 Exemption from stamp duty.

 Exemption from entry tax.

 Allotment of plots at concessional premium in industrial areas.

 Exemption from land diversion fee.

 Reimbursement of project report expenses.

 Quality certification subsidy.

 Technology patent subsidy.

 ON GOING IMPORTANT PROJECTS
 Mainstreaming Conservation & Sustainable use of Medicinal Plants
Diversity – 7 years project (Funded by UNDP-GEF)
 Biodiversity Conservation through Community Based Central Resource
Management Project- 3 years project (Funded by UNDP-GEF ).
 MAPs Plantation over 3660 hac of land with financial outlay of nearly
Rs.6 Crores in 11th Five year plan through Forest Development
Agencies (FDA).
 In-situ conservation on 1,22,200 hac & Ex-situ cultivation on 100 hac
forest land with financial outlay of nearly Rs. 30 crores under People’s
Protected Area (PPA) scheme.
 Development of Herbal Gardens, School herbal gardens, QPM centers
experimental black pepper & Mehndi block plantation etc.
 ESTABLISHMENT OF HERBAL PARK
 A state- of- the art herbal and medicinal park to be set up near
NH-6. in Dhamtari district of the state.
 The area is 151.21 acres.
 50 Kms from the state capital –Raipur.
 Maximum day summer temp. 46.6 C.
 Minimum Night winter Temp. 5.0 C.
 Climate : Hot terried zone.
 In this park pre- processing & manufacturing of ISM & H drugs
industries will be established by private sector.
Source-pre-feasibility report on herbal & medicinal park by cidc & ILFS
SALIENT FEATURES OF HERBAL PARK
CIVIL SPECIALIZED SPECIFIC
INFRASTRUCTURES INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE

Internal roads,  Water processing 
Clearing grading
 Power Supply, unit, and pulverizing
 Waste treatment,
 Effluent treatment, system,
 Solid waste  Solvent extraction
 Landscaping ,
management , plant,
 Storm water  Quality control lab,  Spray dryer
drainage  Cold storage ,
 Fractional
Gardens  Warehousing
 Logistics distillation unit
FUTURE PLAN FOR MAPs DEVEOPMENT
 Ex-situ conservation through artificial regeneration
 In-situ conservation through intensive management.
 Large scale planting with organic inputs.
 Enhancement of productivity with sustainability.
 Adoption of modern nursery techniques for high QPM.
 Afforestation with MAPs on degraded forest areas with JFM
suport.
 Proposed MAPs plantation (Five years plan):-
(A) in forest area = Rs. 115.0 crores
(B) out side forest area = Rs. 146.5 crores
 FUTURE PLAN FOR R&D IN MAPs
 Tissue culture techniques of selected MAPs
 Bio Chemical Analysis of important MAPs
 Genes replant technique Genetic Engineering of MAPs
 Exploration of metabolites, drug formulation and plant Bio actives
 Quantification of active ingredient through callous production.
 Identification, isolation and characterisation of biomolecules
 Conservation techniques of RET medicinal germ plasma.
 D.N.A. Fingerprinting of Medicinal Plants.
 Enhancement of quantity of active ingredients
ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

 Organized cultivation & collection with cluster approach .

 Developing products appreciated by the market.
 Develop marketing capabilities & undertake a branding campaign.

 Policy frame which addresses & supports the initiatives.

 Set up a mission centre to focus on these issues.
 Increase exports of value added herbal products in 11th Five Year plan.
 Quality & standardization for herbal products.
 Development of marketing information on pharmaceuticals &Ayurveda.
 Investment in R&D.
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