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BP607T AEC5

Career Building in Cultivation of Medicinal Plants (Theory)

L-T-P1-0-0 Session2026-27 TypeTheory
Appears in 1 semester

B.Pharm · Sem 6 (AEC – Elective 3)

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Syllabus

5 units · 15 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1

3 hrs

Introduction and Industry Overview Definition, importance, and cultural background (Ayurveda & ethnobotany) Global and Indian demand, healthcare and pharma role Key stakeholders: farmers, traders, processors, exporters Value chain, supply-demand, government/private initiatives (NMPB, AYUSH, NABARD)

Unit2

Unit 2

3 hrs

Key Medicinal Plants and Cultivation Basics Botanical characteristics and uses of major plants: Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Aloe vera, Shatavari, Brahmi, etc. Regional suitability and agro-climatic zones Factors affecting Cultivation: Soil, propagation, irrigation, pest control, organic inputs Harvesting, post-harvest management and storage

Unit3

Unit 3

3 hrs

Organic Farming and Market Linkages Organic certification and sustainable farming practices Biodiversity conservation and agroforestry integration Processing, drying, packaging, branding Market linkages: pharma, cooperatives, online platforms, export guidelines

Unit4

Unit 4

3 hrs

Policy, Entrepreneurship and Digital Tools Government schemes and legal frameworks (NMPB, AYUSH, forest laws, GACP) Entrepreneurship: starting herbal farms, franchises, consulting, contract farming Digital tools: farm management software, GIS, mobile apps, e-commerce marketing

Unit5

Unit 5

3 hrs

Practical Exposure and Project Presentation Virtual/shortened farm/nursery visit or guest lecture (can be online) Group/individual project: business plan or herbal enterprise pitch presentation

Course Objectives6 points
  • The objectives of this course are to:
  • Explain the significance, historical background, and therapeutic importance of medicinal plants.
  • Examine the structure, scope, and economic potential of the medicinal plant industry.
  • Identify and describe important medicinal plants of India and their applications.
  • Develop knowledge of sustainable, organic, and scientific cultivation practices for medicinal plants.
  • Explore entrepreneurship opportunities and value chain development in the medicinal plant sector.
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Explain the importance and historical development of medicinal plants in traditional and modern healthcare systems.
  2. CO2Describe the structure and functioning of the medicinal plant industry and its economic significance.
  3. CO3Identify major medicinal plants of India and explain their uses and sources.
  4. CO4Apply principles of sustainable and organic cultivation practices for medicinal plants.
  5. CO5Analyze entrepreneurship opportunities and value chain development in the medicinal plant sector.
Recommended References (Preferably latest edition):6 books
  1. Kumar, N., Misra, J. B. M., et al. Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops. ICAR Publications, New Delhi, India.
  2. Shah, B., Seth, A. Textbook of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. Elsevier / Reed Elsevier India, New Delhi, India.
  3. Planning Commission / National Medicinal Plants Board. Medicinal Plants Sector in India: Challenges and Opportunities. Government of India, New Delhi, India.
  4. Planning Commission (NITI Aayog). Herbal Industry in India. Government of India, New Delhi, India.
  5. National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB). Annual Reports. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, New Delhi, India.
  6. World Health Organization. Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) for Medicinal Plants. WHO Press, Geneva, Switzerland. Course Title Course Type

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