ICAR-DMAPR Technologies showcased during Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2015 DMAPR, Anand, 15th January, 2015 The ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research (DMAPR), Anand, Gujarat together with ICAR-Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture (DKMA), New Delhi showcased technologies on medicinal and aromatic plants during 7 th Vibrant Gujarat Summit. ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ is a global summit organised by Government of Gujarat during 07- 13 th January 2015 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Various technologies on medicinal and aromatic plants of the Directorate that are related to cultivation, processing and utilization of medicinal and aromatic plants were showcased in the event. Live specimens of herbal plants and raw drugs were also displayed during the 7-day event. “Herbal wealth of India”- a video film on the directorate in English, Hindi and Guajarati languages was shown to the gathering of people on this occasion. The exhibition attracted many dignitaries across the globe in general. The ministers from Government of Gujarat, senior officials of various government organizations and leading scientists of different disciplines visited the stall and shown their interest in use of life saving plants. It was popular among the rural folks, farmers and students of the schools and colleges who visited in large numbers, interacted, discussed and clarified the farm related queries with the scientists of the directorate. (Source: ICAR-DMAPR, Anand, Gujarat)