Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 20: A three day skill development training program under the theme “cGMP Pilot Plant for Extraction of Traditional (ISM) Herbal Plants” commenced at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine here today.
Participants from diverse backgrounds of Chemical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine and AYUSH enrolled for the workshop.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director CSIR-IIIM Jammu, who underscored the significance of merging traditional medicinal knowledge with modern scientific methods and regulatory frameworks. He emphasized that the program aims to advance the herbal medicine industry while preserving the rich heritage of the Indian System of Medicine.
Dr Ahmed described extraction, formulation, and packaging of traditional herbal medicinal formulations as crucial steps in ensuring the efficacy, safety, and quality of herbal products.
Recognizing the significance of this discipline in the contemporary scientific landscape, CSIR-IIIM, following the NEP guidelines, has taken the initiative to introduce a specialized Skill Development programme aimed at equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge in Extraction, Formulation and Packaging of Traditional Herbal Medicinal Formulations.
During the course of three days, distinguished speakers and subject matter experts will lead interactive sessions and hands-on training modules. Topics include advanced extraction technologies for herbal compounds and practical experiments such as extraction, distillation, and evaporation.
The program has drawn participants from diverse backgrounds, including pharmaceutical professionals, researchers, academicians, and students, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and skill development.
On the inauguration day, Er Anil Katare, Principal Scientist, gave an overview of the role of GMP practices in herbal extraction processes. He also gave a lecture on the introduction of GMP principles & their application in Ayurvedic drugs.
Later, the participants were made to understand the extraction methods and types of extraction processes. Hands-on Experiment-ation for grinding and sifting of plant material was performed under the guidance of Sumit Roy, Technical Officer and Goutam Dubey, Project Associate-I.
The event was conducted under the overall supervision of Abdul Rahim, Chief Scientist & Head RMBD & IST. Dr Deepika Singh, Head of QMI Division & Principal Scientist, welcomed the participants. Anil Katare, Principal Scientist & Technical Coordinator of this training program, gave an overview of the whole training program, while Dr Nasir Ul Rasheed, Senior Scientist, gave the formal vote of thanks.
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