Lecture programme held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 23 2021:
A lecture programme on 'Innovative leadership for medicinal plants used for healthcare for North-East region' was held today at Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Takyelpat.
The lecture organised by IBSD was delivered by Prof YK Gupta, president, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal and Jammu, said a statement issued by IBSD.
The lecture was organised for promotion and development of medicinal plants of Manipur and initiation of scientific evaluation and validation of those traditional healthcare practices using translational research approach, added the statement.
During his lecture, Prof Gupta highlighted the need of innovative steps to utilise the rich bioresources of Manipur and NE region for increasing the productivity and income of local people, improvement of health and well being.
Prof Gupta also said that Chief Minister N Biren Singh was very enthusiastic in supporting any effort in this area.
Prof Y K Gupta is an expert in the area of ethnopharmacology and drug development from natural resources who has been working in closed collaboration with Prof Pulok Kumar Mukherjee and his team and his lecture today has inspired the scientists, research scholars and students of the institute, added the statement.