Article: Kalam calls for greater focus on development of herbal medicines

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Imphal, Oct 16 -- President A P J Abdul Kalam on Monday called for a greater focus on research on development of herbal medicinal products, saying the entire North-East, and Manipur in particular, was known for its rich bio-diversity.

Addressing the convocation ceremony of Manipur University here, Kalam said that the University must marshal its resources to develop a database of bio-diversity resource available in the State and should suggest how best to use it "economically without causing environmental degradation".

"Research on development of herbal medicinal products needs greater focus. I visualize Manipur ...

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