Himachal Pradesh Launches Herbal Gardens Initiative

Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania announced that 430 herbal gardens will be cultivated across Himachal Pradesh to educate people about medicinal plants. Highlighting the health benefits of Ashwagandha, he emphasized its importance in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and ongoing efforts to improve healthcare in the region.

In an ambitious move aimed at educating the public on the medicinal uses of herbal plants, Himachal Pradesh will see the establishment of 430 herbal gardens, as announced by Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania on Friday.

Pathania made the announcement while speaking at the National Ashwagandha Plant Distribution Campaign event at Government Senior Secondary School Chari in the Shahpur Assembly constituency. He highlighted the health benefits of Ashwagandha, a plant integral to Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, known for its immune-boosting properties.

As part of this initiative, approximately two lakh Ashwagandha plants will be distributed across the state, with Rs 20,000 allotting to Kangra district alone. Pathania also discussed ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare infrastructure in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)