CCRAS-CARI and Delhi University signed a Memorandum of Understanding on November 10, 2026, to document the diversity of medicinal plants in the North Campus of Delhi University.
The objective of this project is to identify, document, and conserve medicinal plants available in an area of 250‑300 acres.
Key activities of the project
Under the project, comprehensive field surveys, plant identification, preparation of herbarium specimens, and installation of nameplates with QR codes on the campus will be carried out.
In addition, an illustrated book containing pictures of medicinal flora will be prepared, and joint research publications will also be undertaken.
Key officials present at the signing ceremony
CCRAS Director General Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya and Delhi University Registrar Dr. Vikas Gupta formally signed the MoU.
Other attendees included Prof. K. Ratnabali, Dean of Academic Affairs at Delhi University; Prof. (Dr.) Shobha Bagai, Director of CIC; Dr. Hemant Panigrahi, Officer-in-Charge of CARI; Dr. Sakshi Sharma, Principal Investigator of the project; Prof. (Dr.) Suresh Kumar and Prof. (Dr.) Vandana.
Objectives and expected benefits
This initiative aims to strengthen institutional collaboration in the fields of Ayurveda, biodiversity conservation, and scientific documentation.
It is expected to raise awareness towards the medicinal flora wealth of the campus and encourage its sustainable use.