Under Central Sector Scheme on “Conservation, Development and Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants” which of the following activities are supported?

A. In-situ conservation/ Ex-situ conservation

B. Livelihood linkages with Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs)/Panchayats

C. Research & Development

D. All of these

Explanation:

The NMPB is presently implementing “Central Sector Scheme on Conservation, Development and Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants” throughout the country. Central Sector Scheme on “Conservation, Development and Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants” wherein following activities are supported:

• In-situ conservation/ Ex-situ conservation
• Livelihood linkages with Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs)/Panchayats/ Van Panchayats/ Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs)/ Self Help Groups (SHGs).
• IEC activities like Training/ Workshops/ Seminars/ Conference etc.
• Research & Development.
• Promotion, marketing and trade of medicinal plants produce