Ministry of Ayush launches 'Shatavari – For Better Health' campaign
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav launched 'Shatavari – For Better Health', a nationwide species-specific campaign of the National Medicinal Plants Board, on 6 February 2025.
Summary
Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, on 6 February 2025 launched 'Shatavari – For Better Health', a nationwide species-specific campaign by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) to raise awareness about the medicinal plant, especially its benefits for women's health. Earlier NMPB campaigns covered amla, moringa, giloe and ashwagandha. Financial assistance of ₹18.9 lakh will be given to eligible organisations to support the campaign.
Key facts
- Launched
- 6 February 2025, by Prataprao Jadhav, MoS (IC) Ayush
- Run by
- National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
- Focus
- Shatavari, especially for women's health
- Earlier campaigns
- Amla, moringa, giloe, ashwagandha
- Support
- ₹18.9 lakh to eligible organisations
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which body runs the species-specific 'Shatavari – For Better Health' campaign launched by the Ministry of Ayush on 6 February 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — National Medicinal Plants Board
The campaign is run by the National Medicinal Plants Board, which earlier ran similar campaigns on amla, moringa, giloe and ashwagandha.