Annexure-III

PROFORMA FOR PROPOSAL IN DETAIL

A. IDENTIFICATION
1. Project title:
“Construction of Shade-Net/Nursery for conservation of medicinal plants of Nandurbar region”.

Key Words: medicinal plants, conservation, nursery, seedling

2. Broad Area: S&T Studies & Surveys

3. Duration (number of months): 24 months (2 Years)

4. Total Cost: Rs. 5, 00,000/- (Five Lakh Rs. Only)

6. Principal Investigator:
6.1 Name : Prof. Dr. Madhukar Bhagwan Patil
6.2 Department : Department of Botany for U.G., P.G. and Research
6.3 Designation : Professor
6.4 Organisation/Institution Name : Jijamata Education Society’s, Arts, Science and Commerce
College, Nandurbar - 425412, (M.S.), India
6.5 Address (Including Telephone : Department of Botany for U.G., P.G. and Research,
(official & residence), E-mail, Jijamata Education Society’s Arts, Science and Commerce
Fax) College, Nandurbar - 425412, (M.S.), India
Email: drmadhukarpatil@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 98237 74557

7. Co-Investigator: NA

8. Capability of the Organisation:

(a) Major Facilities

The Jijamata Education Society’s Arts, Science and Commerce College, Nandurbar offers various courses
College has large playground and sports facili es and organizes various District and State level
compe ons.

(b) Expertise available

(c) List of completed projects giving the following details.

Project Title Start date Completion date Project cost Sponsoring

organization
1. Ethnobotanical F. 4-19 (SR- 31, Mardh, 1995 32000/- Minor Research
studies of Nandurbar, II), Dated 12 Project,
Navapur and Sakri th March WRO, UGC,
Tahasils 1993. Pune
of Dhule District”.
2. “Floaristic and F. 23-175/98 31, Mardh, 2000 32000/- Minor Research
Ethnobotanical studies (WRO), Project,
of Hilly tracts of Dated 4 th WRO, UGC,
Satpuda Aug. 1998. Pune
ranges and Nothern
bank of tapi river of
Dhule District”.
3. “Studies pertaining F. 47- 31, March 2004 43,000/- Minor Research
to Ethnomedicines of 48/2002 Project,
Nandurbar district’. (WRO), WRO, UGC,
Pune
Dated 22 nd
March 2002.

4. Clinical scrutiny of F. 47-30907 31, March, 2010 60,000/- Minor Research

Ethnobotanical plant (WRO), Project, WRO,
parts of known anti- Dated 12 nd UGC, Pune
inflammatory and anti- March 2008.
diabetic potential”.
B. TECHNICAL DETAILS
1. Background
1.1 Description of the Problem
Wild medicinal and aromatic plant species form the basis of healthcare practices throughout much
of India. This is particularly true in the case of traditional medicine practices, including codified
systems such Ayurveyda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathic medicines, and more localized traditional
ethno-medicinal practices. These plants form a critical component of traditional medicine and
healthcare practices.

According to IUCN and WWF, more than 8000 species of medicinal plants from 386 families and
2200 genera of flowering plants are the main source of raw drugs in AYUSH systems and localized
ethno-medicine (Gopi et al., 2018). Among these, about 1,500 species are threatened with extinction
from overharvesting and habitat destruction. Further, 20 % of the wild resources of medicinal plants
have already been nearly exhausted with the ever increasing human population and consequent plant
consumption (RGICS, 2020).

The World Health Organization (WHO) projects the global herbal market would grow to USD 5
trillion by 2050 from the current market level of USD 62 billion (Ekor Martins, 2014). The market
for medical plants in India stood at Rs. 4.2 billion (US$ 56.6 million) in 2019 and is expected to
increase at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 38.5% to Rs. 14 billion (US$ 188.6
million) by 2026. The total world herbal trade is currently assessed at US$ 120 billion. In India,
approximately 960 types of medicinal plants are traded, of which 178 species have yearly
consumption levels of >100 metric tonnes (MT). As per National Medicinal Plant Board (2019), the
domestic demand of medicinal plants has been estimated at 1, 95,000 MT with total consumption of
herbal raw drug. It is also estimated that only about 22% of the total production is sourced through
cultivation of medicinal plants (NMPB, 2019); with rest of the demand being met through
scavenging forests which further emphasizes the need for sustainable avenues to meet ever growing
plant species as a source of food, fodder, timber as well as various other ethnobotanical/medicinal
purposes. Some ethno-medicinally and commercially important medicinal plants found in the region
which are overexploited due to high demand and loss of habitat are listed in Table 1 at the end of the
document.

The surge in demand, overexploitation, and non-sustainable collection practices along with other
factors such as erratic monsoon, climate change, poor conservation efforts and deforestation have
imposed a major threat to survival of various species of medicinal plants. While Ayurveda being
one of the ancient Indian system of medicine continues to govern tremendous acceptance amongst
people and consumption of Ayurvedic preparations is likely to keep rising; further emphasizing the
need for conservation of various threatened species of the region and necessity to maintain
continuous supply chain of raw materials (for AYUSH industry) which can only be achieved with
sustainable conservation of native medicinal plants and encouraging local marginal farmers to take
up medicinal plants cultivation.

1.2 Rationale for taking up the Project

This project is highly essential and can be boon for the region as minimal efforts have been
dedicated towards conservation of medicinal plants of the region. Similarly, it will be basic facility
for multiplication of medicinal plants by tissue culture and for hardening of the tissue cultured
plants, which will be propagated for the region.

Further, the University intends to develop minimum 2-3 clusters for medicinal plant cultivation (1
for plain area, 1 or 2 for hilly area) in the district under ‘Project Vriskh-Ayush Yojana’ of the
AYUSH Ministry. The clusters will support in provision of quality raw materials for the Industry
and will in turn help small and marginal farmers in doubling their income.

Overall, the Project will potentially work towards conservation of medicinal plants as well as
provide QPM for propagation to farmers and other beneficiaries. Plant materials can be readily
Government Agencies. In Maharashtra, the scheme is being implemented through Maharashtra State
Horticulture and Medicinal Plant Board (NHM) and termed as a ‘State Mission’. The primary
mandate of the Board is to develop an appropriate mechanism and coordination between different
Central and State Agencies to support for overall (conservation, cultivation, trade and export)
growth in medicinal plant sector.
To meet increasing demand for medicinal plants NMBP focuses on in-situ and ex-situ conservation
and augmenting local medicinal plants and aromatic species of medical significance. This Project is
designed to support conservation struggle of medicinal plants of the Nandurbar region as it has seen
rampant deforestation and medicinal plants of the region are in grave threat.

2. Challenges and Constraints

The following graphic (Figure 1) envisages various internal and external factors that can affect
objectives directly or indirectly. The Department of Botany has extensive experience with regards to
medicinal plants of the region. The Department has undertaken various projects and tasks towards
collection, surveys and traditional ethno-medicinal applications of these medicinal plants. The
project can bring paradigm shift towards tangible conservation efforts in region as no such effort or
task has been undertaken previously due to weaknesses and threats perceived as shown in the
graphic. Now with direct collaboration with KBCNMUs’ Tribal Academy and CADP program the
obstacles observed so far are appearing to being resolved. The technical expertise of the University
will also add tremendous strength to medicinal plant conservation efforts in the region making it
win-win situation for both the College and the University.
 Figure 1: SWOT analysis towards implementation of Project
3. Description of Proposal

3.1 Objectives of the project:

i. Development of nursery for conservation of medicinal plants of Nandurbar region to be constructed

at KBCNMUs’ Tribal Academy, Nandurbar.
ii. To make available seedling stock and quality planting materials (QPM) of regional as well as certain
AYUSH prioritized medicinal plants with assistance of ‘Plant Tissue Culture’ component of the
CADP Project at KBCNMUs Tribal Academy, Nandurbar.
iii. To provide necessary training about conservation and cultivation know-how of medicinal plants to
local tribal communities with intention of capacity building through human resource development.

3.2 S&T component in the project:

Ex-situ conservation literally means, "off-site conservation". It is the process of protecting an endangered
species of plant (or animal) by removing part of the population from a threatened habitat and placing it in a
new location, which may be a wild area or within the care of humans. It includes the collection, preservation
and maintenance of selected genetic resources from wild. Ex-situ conservation of medicinal plants is primed
towards conservation the genetic diversity, reducing pressure on native habitats and augmenting raw material
availability.

Plant tissue culture is collection of techniques used to maintain or grow plant cells, tissues or organs in sterile
conditions on chemically synthesized nutrient growth medium. It is widely used to produce clones of a plant
in method known as micropropagation. The technique can be advantageous over traditional methods of Ex-
situ conservation with production of i) exact copies of plant, ii) multiple copies of plants in absence of seeds,
iii) virus and infection free plants and iv) large scale production over short time. The plant tissue culture
component will be supported by ‘Micropropagation facility’ i.e. being developed at Tribal Academy,
Nandurbar.

3.3 Linkage with S&T Institutions / NGOs / resource persons / R&D organization /Industry for
3.4 Methodology detailing stepwise activities and sub-activities.

Methodology in Brief:
1. Construction of Nursery with necessary supplementary facilities (beds, vermi-compost, signage,
irrigation system, electrical system, plumbing pipes, ladder, washbasin, nuts and metallic parts,
ventilation etc.)
2. Conservation of plant genetic resources: facility can serve as field gene bank and also help in
engaging the number of stakeholders in production and regeneration of medicinal plants (cluster
cultivation by farmers)
3. Collection and multiplication of rare and endangered medicinal plants from Nandurbar region using
Plant Tissue Culture (PTC) technology
4. Development of monographs of rare and endangered medicinal plants of the region
5. Awareness and training programs for students from nearby Colleges, farmers and local community to
encourage plantation of these seedlings in local area and School/College gardens/campus.

4. Work Plan

Sr.No Project Activity First Year Second Year

. Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1. Designing of the Shade Net
(Overall design, dimensions)
Tendering for construction
Completion of Shade Net
construction with all
necessary equipment and
facilities
2. Collection of QPM
3. Multiplication of medicinal
plants through PTC facility of
CADP, Nandurbar
4. Development of monographs
regarding cultivation and
applications of medicinal
5. Output and impact of the Project

i. Shade-Net/Nursery will be developed for conservation of medicinal plants accessible to

all, including local community.
ii. Stock of seedlings and plant materials of various rare and endangered medicinal plants
of commercial importance.
iii. Awareness and Training to students, farmers and local community about medicinal
plants.
iv. This facility will be able to provide the input (starting material) required for tissue
culture of plants required for cultivation under the CAD Program, Nandurbar.

6. Parameters for monitoring effectiveness of project

Sr.No. Parameter First Year Second Year Total

1. Construction of Shade Net 100% -- 100%
2. Multiplication of medicinal -- 100% 100%
plants through PTC
(Continuous)
3. Training programs -- 5 5

8. Suggested Post Project Activities

The facility will be maintained by self-sustainable basis once funding has come to an end. The
facility will be sustainable made through revenue generated from:
1. Sale of medicinal plants
2. Counseling, Consulting and Training Programmes
C. BUDGET ESTIMATES: SUMMARY

ITEM BUDGET

A. Recurring

1st Year (in Rs.) 2nd Year (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.)
1. Consumables 50,000/- 50,000/- 1,00,000/-
2. Travel 20,000/- 10,000/- 30,000/-

B. Non-Recurring

1st Year (in Rs.) 2nd Year (in Rs.) Total (in Rs.)
1. Construction 3,00,000/- 50,000/- 3,50,000/-
(Including land leveling,
structural components,
irrigation facilities,
labor cost, etc.)
2. Miscellaneous 10,000/- 10,000/- 20,000/-

Grand Total:

Recurring (A) (in Rs.) Non-Recurring (B) (in Rs.) Total (A + B) (in Rs.)
1,30,000/- 3,70,000/- 5,00,000/-
 Table 1: List of some commercially important and overexploited medicinal plants in need of conservation

Priori zed
under
Microprop
Sr. Common Conserva on Part Na onal
La n Name Type Habitat a-ga on Applica ons
No. Name status used AYUSH
through
Mission
(Subsidized)

Throughout
An oxidants, immunos mulant,
Asparagus Endangered/ tropical and Shoot,
1. Shatavari Climber Root phytoestrogenic, an -dyspepsia and Yes (30%)
racemosus Vulnerable subtropical Seed
an tussive
India

Chlorophytum Cri cally Aphrodisiac, arthri s, diabetes,

2. Safed Musali Shrub Tropical Root, shoot Root Yes (30%)
borivilianum Endangered rheuma sm and joint pain

An microbial, memory enhancer,

an depressant, seda ve,
Conserva on Whole
3. Clitoria ternatea Aparjita Climber Tropical Shoot an pyre c, an -inflammatory, Yes (30%)
dependant plant
analgesic, diure c, local anesthe c,
an diabe c, insec cidal
CNS depression,
Flower,
Convolvulus Shankhpushp Conserva on anxioly c, tranquillizing, an depressant,
4. Shrub Tropical Shoot Whole Yes (30%
pluricaulis i dependant an stress, neurodegenera ve,
Plant
an amnesic, an oxidant,
Emmenagogue, an -viral agent, an -
Jyeshthmadh, Conserva on
5. Glycyrrhiza glabra Shrub Subtropical Shoot Root asthma c, immunobooster, heart Yes (50%)
Mulethi dependant
supplement
Root,
Conserva on Tropical and Treatment of Parkinsons disease,
6. Mucuna pruriens Kaunch Climber Seedling Fruit, Yes (30%)
dependant subtropical
Seed
Root, An microbial, an -arthri c, an -
Withania Conserva on
7. Ashwgandha Shrub Subtropical Seed, shoot Whole inflammatory, cardio protec ve, an - Yes (30%)
somnifera dependant
Plant diabe c, an -stress, neuroprotec ve
Chirma ,
Temperate to Seeds, Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and
8. Abrus precatorius Gulaganji Least concern Herb Leaves Yes (30%)
tropical seedlings analgesic
Gudumani
 Tropical, semi-
Ghritkumari, Succule Leaf,
9. Aloe vera Least concern tropical, and Leaf pulp Cough, wounds and skin burns Yes (30%)
Korphad nt Offshoots
arid

Aristolochia bracte Tropical and Leaf

10. Gidhad Least concern Herb Shoot anthelmintic, skin itch, insect bites -
olata subtropical extract

Cissus Endangered/ Tropical and Seed, root, Whole Promotes bone health, treatment of
11. Hadmodi Climber -
quadrangularis vulunerable subtropical shoot plant arthritis, osteoporosis, antioxidant

Shoot, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and

Clerodendrum Agnimantha, Not evaluated/ Whole
12. Shrub Subtropical nodal anti-asthma, antidiabetic, antimalarial, Yes (30%)
phlomidis Sriparni data deficient plant
cu ngs antioxidant
Treatment hepatic and renal diseases,
Leaf,
Temperate hemorrhagic diseases,
13. Eclipta prostrata Bhringraj Least concern Shrub Shoot stem, Yes (30%)
and tropical whitening of hair, dizziness, tinnitus,
root
respiratory disorders, skin disorders
Anantmul, Semi- Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant,
Hemidesmus Anantavel, erect antipyretic, hepatoprotective,
14. Data deficient Subtropical Root, seed Root Yes (30%)
indicus Indian shrub, cardioprotective, renoprotective,
Sarsaparilla twiner neuroprotective
Giloe, Anti-spasmodic, anti-microbial, anti-
Tinospora Climbin Subtropical Root,
15. Data deficient Stem osteoporotic, anti-inflammatory, anti- Yes (30%)
cordifolia Gulwel g shrub and tropical stem
arthritic, anti-allergic, and anti-diabetic

Tribulus Critically Subtropical Whole Antipyretic, anti-inflammatory,

16. Gokhru Shrub Not known --
rajasthanensis endangered and tropical plant immunobooster

Stem
Shrub, cu ngs
Commiphora Critically Gum- Acne, atherosclerosis, gum-resin used in
17. Guggulu small Subtropical (low Yes (75%)
wigh i endangered resin perfume
tree regenera o
n)
Leaves,
Subtropical Nodal Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory,
18. Urarea picta Prishnaparni Least concern Shrub root, Yes (50%)
and tropical cu ngs aphrodisiac, analgesic
stem