Tapping Forest Wealth: Ayurvedic Processing Unit Set for Inauguration in Durg on June 29
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Raipur 28 June
The state-of-the-art Ayurvedic medicine processing unit built by Chhattisgarh State Minor Forest Produce Cooperative Federation Limited will be inaugurated at village Jamgaon in District Durg on Sunday.
The Ayurvedic Processing Unit is a historic initiative towards realizing the Forest to Pharmacy model by linking Chhattisgarh’s rich forest wealth with science and modern technology. Sprawled in 27.87 acres of land area the Ayurvedic Processing Unit is developed worth cost of Rs 36.47 crore and is estimated to produce products worth about Rs 50 crore per year.
The processing unit will be inaugurated by chief guest Shri Vishnu Deo Sai. The program will be presided over by Forest and Climate Change Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap while Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, MP Durg Shri Vijay Baghel, local MLAs, Chairman of State Forest Medicine Board Shri Vikas Markam and Chairman of Forest Development Corporation Shri Ramsevak Paikra will be present on this occasion.
Shri Shri 1008 Doctor Swami Kailashnand Giri Ji Maharaj Maha Mandaleshwar, Haridwar Uttarakhand will be specially present in the program.
Ayurvedic processing unit in Chhattisgarh will manufacture a range of high-quality Ayurvedic products including powders, syrups, oils, and tablets, using scientifically processed medicinal and minor forest produce such as Mahua, Sal seed, Kalmegh, Giloy, and Ashwagandha.
Set up under the Chhattisgarh Herbals brand, the unit aims to become a key hub for promoting the state’s herbal products in national and international markets. The project is expected to generate over 1,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, with a strong emphasis on involving women in primary processing activities, thereby creating new avenues for self-employment.
The initiative also includes a modern warehouse with a 20,000 metric tonne capacity to ensure long-term storage and quality control of seasonal forest produce. The project reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Vocal for Local and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, focusing on local value addition, sustainable economic growth, and inclusive development at the grassroots level.
It is noteworthy that under the leadership of Chhattisgarh State Minor Forest Produce Cooperative Federation Limited, the state is moving towards a new green industrial era, ensuring a comprehensive positive change in the lives of forest dwellers and villagers.