FUNCTIONS OF RCFC
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To function as a platform for bringing together the different stakeholders of medicinal plant sector in the states
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To develop region-specific quality planting material and promote and facilitate cultivation of medicinal plants cultivation and also promote group farming with focus on organic farming.
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To provide handholding support to farmers right from farming to post harvest operations and marketing.
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To refine region specific agro-technology of medicinal plants, especially endangered and high demand species in the region
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Customization / field trials of already developed agro-techniques.
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To take forward initiatives on GAPs, GFCPs, etc. and develop species-specific GAPs and GFCPs of the region and their dissemination.
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To develop managerial and technical skills among the stakeholders concerned by organizing trainings.
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To facilitate setting up of primary processing, grading, marketing facilities in the region.
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To facilitate sale of medicinal plants/ produce
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To resolve demand / supply issues.
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To collect and maintain database of all concerned sectors of medicinal plants in the states and to integrate the databases of various states in the region
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To engage forest departments and other concerned departments of the states in conservation, sustainable cultivation, technology upgradation, training and research on medicinal plants.
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To identify region specific issues and assist various organizations in the region in formulating project proposals in priority areas.
