Bio-diversity

Binkohomba is an endangered medicinal plant that has very high demand for Ayurvedic medicinal purposes. This project aims at conserving biodiversity by replanting in its natural habitat and to produce 500 kilograms of Binkohomba annually to meet the national demands. Conduct a 2-day workshop for women farmers to raise awareness on identification of medicinal plants, growing and their maintenance, use of organic fertilizer, Pest management, each of the 50 women farmers to grow 2000 plants. Print leaflets and booklets on the plants with medicinal value, conserved under this project. Distribute 100 Binkohomba plants among farmers to be grown in their home gardens. Facilitate sale of the plants through the Hunuwala welfare society, generating income. Identify and conserve specific environmental systems for planting of Binkohomba and other vaulable medicinal plants in home gardens and introduce an alternative income source for women by selling medicinal plants.

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