17 thousand 660 specimens tested at laboratory
Bhopal:Saturday, July 25, 2009:Updated 17:30IST Minister of State for Forests Shri Rajendra Shukla has instructed officers to extend the benefit of forest-based medicines to maximum number of people. Shri Shukla said that small forest produce is invaluable wealth of the state. Efforts to link society with progress through products made after processing these medicinal plants are commendable. He said that this network should be expanded further so that maximum number of people can get benefit of this invaluable treasure. He called for serious efforts in this connection.
Shri Shukla issued these instructions while inspecting Minor Forest Products Processing and Research Centre at Barkhera Pathani on Friday. Managing Director of Rajya Laghu Vanopaj Sangh Shri RK Dave and advisor Shri VR Khare were also present on the occasion.
Inspecting the modern laboratory at the centre, Shri Rajendra Shukla apprised himself of highly sensitive equipment.
These equipment are used to test the quality of products being made at the centre apart from chemical test of the products provided by farmers and manufacturers. Inspecting the honey testing centre, the minister praised the centre for observing international standards of quality control. Shri Shukla also enquired about the process of production of various other products like powder, tablets, capsules, ointment etc.
Managing Director of Rajya Laghu Vanopaj Sangh Shri RK Dave informed that so far 17 thousand 660 specimens have been tested in the laboratory. The total production capacity of city processing unit is 48 metric tonnes. Honey is sent for sale in and outside the state in various weights and packing.
It may be mentioned here that over 260 Ayurvedic medicines are processed and produced at MFP Park with a view to extending maximum benefits to forest produce collectors and farmers. The Centre has supplied medicines worth about Rs 9 crore in three years to Haryana, Rajasthan, Orissa etc. The institution has been awarded with ISO-9001:2000, GMP certificate and IEC code.
Shri Shukla issued these instructions while inspecting Minor Forest Products Processing and Research Centre at Barkhera Pathani on Friday. Managing Director of Rajya Laghu Vanopaj Sangh Shri RK Dave and advisor Shri VR Khare were also present on the occasion.
Inspecting the modern laboratory at the centre, Shri Rajendra Shukla apprised himself of highly sensitive equipment.
These equipment are used to test the quality of products being made at the centre apart from chemical test of the products provided by farmers and manufacturers. Inspecting the honey testing centre, the minister praised the centre for observing international standards of quality control. Shri Shukla also enquired about the process of production of various other products like powder, tablets, capsules, ointment etc.
Managing Director of Rajya Laghu Vanopaj Sangh Shri RK Dave informed that so far 17 thousand 660 specimens have been tested in the laboratory. The total production capacity of city processing unit is 48 metric tonnes. Honey is sent for sale in and outside the state in various weights and packing.
It may be mentioned here that over 260 Ayurvedic medicines are processed and produced at MFP Park with a view to extending maximum benefits to forest produce collectors and farmers. The Centre has supplied medicines worth about Rs 9 crore in three years to Haryana, Rajasthan, Orissa etc. The institution has been awarded with ISO-9001:2000, GMP certificate and IEC code.
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