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Meghalaya
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Punjab
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Gujarat
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Telangana
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Detailed explanation-1: -Karnataka is one of the immensely potential states for the cultivation of medicinal plants and it is the largest producer of Ashwagandha (61.65 %), Amla (9.46 %), sandalwood (9.41%) and producer of other oils like Lemongrass, Citronella, Palma Rosa, Jasmine, Tuberose and Vettiver in substantial qualities.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cultivation may be defined as the production of crops (medicinal plants) using prepared land by tending them – either by unskilled or skilled people. Since ancient times several countries possess the rich heritage of herbal drugs, but only few cultivated plants are in use.
Detailed explanation-3: -6.2 The Mission also seeks to promote medicinal plants as a crop alternative to the farmers and through increased coverage of medicinal plants and with linkages for processing, marketing and testing, offer remunerative prices to the growers/farmers.