26 indigenous knowledge holders receive herbal patents in India, protecting and promoting traditional medicine.

India's Ministry of Science and Technology has awarded herbal patents to 26 indigenous knowledge holders from Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat. This initiative, part of the National Innovation Foundation's efforts since 2000, aims to protect and promote traditional herbal knowledge. By integrating these practices into healthcare, the initiative seeks to address public health challenges and support sustainable economic growth, particularly in light of rising environmental and health concerns.

October 28, 2024
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