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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Inspects Herbal Conservation Initiative During Harela Plantation Drive
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🗓 15 Jul 2026, 01:33 PM
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited a herbal conservation site during the state’s Harela plantation drive, underscoring the importance of preserving indigenous medicinal plants.
During the annual Harela plantation drive, Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took a walk through a site dedicated to the conservation of native medicinal herbs. The visit was part of the state’s broader effort to promote sustainable agriculture and protect biodiversity.
The herbal conservation project, which focuses on cultivating and safeguarding indigenous plant species, was showcased to the CM as a model for ecological stewardship. While the project’s technical details were not disclosed in the brief, officials highlighted its role in supporting local ecosystems and traditional medicine.
CM Dhami remarked that preserving native herbs is vital for both environmental health and the cultural heritage of Uttarakhand’s communities. He urged farmers and stakeholders to participate actively in such initiatives.
The inspection came at a time when the state is intensifying its plantation campaigns to meet national afforestation targets and to counter climate change impacts. The herbal conservation effort is seen as a complementary strategy to enhance ecological resilience across the region.
The herbal conservation project, which focuses on cultivating and safeguarding indigenous plant species, was showcased to the CM as a model for ecological stewardship. While the project’s technical details were not disclosed in the brief, officials highlighted its role in supporting local ecosystems and traditional medicine.
CM Dhami remarked that preserving native herbs is vital for both environmental health and the cultural heritage of Uttarakhand’s communities. He urged farmers and stakeholders to participate actively in such initiatives.
The inspection came at a time when the state is intensifying its plantation campaigns to meet national afforestation targets and to counter climate change impacts. The herbal conservation effort is seen as a complementary strategy to enhance ecological resilience across the region.