To document and preserve the green heritage of Delhi University’s North Campus, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)–Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) and the University of Delhi (DU) have joined hands. Signed on November 10, 2026, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) launches a specialized collaborative project titled “Inventory of Phyto-diversity of Medicinal Importance Used in Ayurveda of North Campus of Delhi University.”
Formalized at the Vice Chancellor’s Office by CCRAS Director General Prof. (Vd.) Rabinarayan Acharya and DU Registrar Dr. Vikas Gupta, the initiative will map the botanical wealth spread across the campus’s 250–300 acres. The core objective is to systematically identify, document, and conserve plant species recognized in Ayurveda for their therapeutic value.
Beyond standard field surveys and the preparation of herbarium specimens, the project brings a tech-friendly edge to campus flora. QR-code-enabled name boards will be installed across the North Campus, allowing students, researchers, and visitors to scan and instantly learn about the medicinal plants around them.
The collaboration will also culminate in an illustrated pictorial book showcasing the campus’s medicinal flora, alongside joint scientific research publications. Senior academic and research leaders—including DU Dean of Academic Affairs Prof. K. Ratnabali, Cluster Innovation Centre Director Prof. (Dr.) Shobha Bagai, CARI Director in Charge Dr. Hemanta Panigrahi, and principal investigators Dr. Sakshi Sharma and Prof. (Dr.) Suresh Kumar—attended the signing. Ultimately, the partnership aims to foster greater awareness, scientific documentation, and sustainable use of traditional medicinal plant resources within an academic ecosystem.
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