The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, under the Ministry of Ayush, concluded the five-day certificate course “AYURFARM 2025: Cultivation & Propagation of Ayurveda Herbs” today. The program was organised by the Department of Dravyaguna from September 22 to 26, 2025, as part of the Ayurveda Day 2025 celebrations.
The Inaugural Session was graced by Dr. Sameer Sinha, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF), Uttarakhand, who emphasized the need for conservation of forest resources and sustainable use of medicinal plants. The Guest of Honour, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Sanwal, IFS, Former Deputy CEO, National Medicinal Plant Board, Ministry of Ayush, highlighted the importance of policy frameworks and cultivation strategies to strengthen the supply chain of quality medicinal plants.
The Valedictory Session was addressed by Dr. Mayaram Uniyal, senior Ayurvedic scholar, who stressed the importance of integrating classical Ayurvedic wisdom with modern agronomical practices.
27 participants from across India attended the course, conducted by six experts. Dr. Janhavi Mishra Rawat, Professor, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, trained participants in plant tissue culture. Dr. K. Hima Bindhu, Principal Scientist, ICAR–IIHR, Bengaluru, explained hydroponics and soilless cultivation. Dr. D. Kalaivanan, Senior Scientist, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, demonstrated cocoponics and good cultivation practices. Dr. Kunal A. Kale, Assistant Professor, Bajaj College of Science, Wardha, shared propagation and conservation techniques. Dr. Saroj Kumar V., Assistant Professor, Kerala Agricultural University, Kollam, highlighted Vrikshayurveda and propagation methods. Smt. S. Premlata, Agricultural Expert, trained participants on organic farming and soil health.
Participants received hands-on training in grafting, layering, soil evaluation, preparation of organic manures and vermicompost, and studied success stories of medicinal farming. AYURFARM 2025 provided intensive practical exposure and scientific training aligned with Good Cultivation Practices (GCP), enabling participants to master modern propagation techniques while remaining rooted in traditional Ayurvedic knowledge.
The program strengthened the foundation for the sustainable availability of authentic, high-quality medicinal plants.
Release ID: 2172231. Posted On: 27 SEP 2025 7:13PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ayush: The central government ministry responsible for the development and propagation of AYUSH systems of medicine in India, including Ayurveda.
AYURFARM 2025: A certificate course focused on the cultivation and propagation of Ayurveda herbs.
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi: An autonomous organization under the Ministry of Ayush, serving as the location and primary organizer of the AYURFARM 2025 certificate course.
AYUSH
AYURFARM 2025 Certificate Course on Medicinal
Herb Cultivation Concludes at AIIA, New Delhi
Posted On: 27 SEP 2025 7:13PM by PIB Delhi
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of
Ayush, concluded its five-day certificate course, “AYURFARM 2025: Cultivation & Propagation of
Ayurveda Herbs,” today. Organized by the Department of Dravyaguna from September 22 to 26, 2025, the
program was part of the Ayurveda Day 2025 celebrations.
The Inaugural Session was graced by Dr. Sameer Sinha, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF),
Uttarakhand, who emphasized the need for conservation of forest resources and sustainable use of medicinal
plants. The Guest of Honour, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Sanwal, IFS, Former Deputy CEO, National Medicinal
Plant Board, Ministry of Ayush, highlighted the importance of policy frameworks and cultivation strategies to
strengthen the supply chain of quality medicinal plants.
The Valedictory Session was addressed by Dr. Mayaram Uniyal, senior Ayurvedic scholar, who stressed the
importance of integrating classical Ayurvedic wisdom with modern agronomical practices.
A total of 27 participants from across India attended the course, which was conducted by six experts in their
respective fields. Dr. Janhavi Mishra Rawat, Professor, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, trained
participants in plant tissue culture, while Dr. K. Hima Bindhu, Principal Scientist, ICAR–IIHR, Bengaluru,
explained hydroponics and soilless cultivation. Dr. D. Kalaivanan, Senior Scientist, ICAR–IIHR, Bengaluru,
demonstrated cocoponics and good cultivation practices, and Dr. Kunal A. Kale, Assistant Professor, Bajaj
College of Science, Wardha, shared propagation and conservation techniques. Dr. Saroj Kumar V., Assistant
Professor, Kerala Agricultural University, Kollam, highlighted Vrikshayurveda and propagation methods, and
Smt. S. Premlata, Agricultural Expert, trained participants on organic farming and soil health.
During the program, participants received hands-on training in grafting, layering, soil evaluation, preparation
of organic manures and vermicompost, and studied success stories of medicinal farming. AYURFARM 2025
provided intensive practical exposure and scientific training aligned with Good Cultivation Practices (GCP),
enabling participants to master modern propagation techniques while remaining rooted in traditional
Ayurvedic knowledge.
The program strengthened the foundation for the sustainable availability of authentic, high-quality medicinal
plants, directly benefiting Ayurveda education, research, and clinical practice, and contributing to the
evidence-based growth of Ayurveda in the country.*****
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