ORGANISED BY
Department of Forestry, Nagaland University, Hqrs: Lumami, Zunheboto-798627, Nagaland (INDIA)
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
( Blended Mode)
on
Medicinal Plants,Biodiversity Conservation,Natural Products for
Health Care Needs in Traditional System of AYUSH Medicine
(Scheduled on 7th & 8th May,2025)
VENUE
I. IHOSHE KINIMI HALL, Nagaland University, Hqrs: Lumami, Zunheboto-798627, Nagaland (INDIA)
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:
The Department of Forestry, Nagaland University is delighted to welcome you to the International Conference on Medicinal Plants, Biodiversity Conservation, and Natural Products for Health Care Needs in Traditional System of AYUSH Medicine (MBNHA-2025) at Lumami (Hqrs), Nagaland on 7th – 8th May 2025. This event will bring leading scientists, researchers, academicians, industry professionals, speakers, and experts to one platform. The informative discussions will highlight solutions, achievements, trending issues, and future strategies.
Medicinal plants are vital for healthcare, serving as the foundation for many traditional remedies in the system of AYUSH and modern medicines. Biodiversity conservation ensures the protection of these plants, along with countless other species, maintaining ecological balance. Ethnoforestry combines local knowledge with sustainable forestry practices, preserving natural resources and ecosystems. Together, they provide natural products crucial for addressing healthcare needs while promoting environmental and cultural sustainability.
CONFERENCE THEMES:
- Bioprospecting of Medicinal Plants from renewable forest resources
- Phytochemistry of Natural Products, Phytopharmaceuticals and Health care Products
- Nutraceuticals and natural products from Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP)
- Drug Research in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH), Tribal Healing
Practices and otherAlternative medicines - Indian Knowledge System
- Sustainable harvesting and utilization of NTFPs
- Intellectual Property Rights in Medicinal plants, Utilizations and Product Development
- Green chemistry, Value added products and Nanomedicine
- Biodiversity Conservation and Amendment acts
- Biodiversity conservations strategies for Medicinal Plants
- Biotechnological techniques for Conservation of Medicinal Plants
- Technology Dissemination and Entrepreneurship Development through ethnoforestry
About the Nagaland University
Nagaland University, is the 13th Central University and the only central university in Nagaland was established based on the act of parliament of India and received assent of the President of India on 20th October 1989 as THE NAGALAND UNIVERSITY ACT 1989(No.35 of 1989). The headquarters of the University i.e Lumami, as per the act could not immediately accommodate the needful so as to start functioning as headquarters. At present the university has three campuses, viz (i) Headquarters at Lumami in Zunheboto district (ii) Kohima campus at Meriema in Kohima district (iii) Medziphema campus (School of Agricultural Sciences) at Medziphema in Dimapur district. The erstwhile temporary campus at Dimapur (School of Engineering and Technology) has been shifted to Kohima in 2024. There are 44 departments offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate and Ph.D programmes in different disciplines of Arts, Commerce, Sciences, Agricultural sciences, Engineering and technology, and Management streams. There are 69 colleges from all over the state of Nagaland, currently affiliated to Nagaland University.
About the Department of Forestry
The Department of Forestry was established in 2016 and is presently in its infantile stage. The Department’s vision is to provide quality education in Forestry and subsequently create trained manpower for addressing issues related to ethnoforestry, biodiversity, conservation management and Forest produce based value-added products of the state’s forest resources, further extension of green cover and judicious, utilization of forest resources and biodiversity for all encompassing benefits to the society’s wellbeing and also sustains their bioeconomy. The Department offers both M.Sc. (intake capacity 17) and Ph.D programmes. The Department continuously updates its PG and PhD syllabi to align with contemporary academic developments. Research is a key focus, scholars were currently pursuing their doctoral research, supported by various fellowships such as DST-INSPIRE, CSIR and NFST, along with the UGC Non-NET Fellowship. The department houses well equipped Research Laboratories and Faculty members , students regularly publish research in reputed journals, with some works also being patented. The Department organizes national seminars, workshops, career counseling sessions, and study tours to provide holistic academic exposure. The Department also aims to impart the best technical knowledge at the post graduate level in order to enable students to face the intellectually demanding and scientifically rigorous needs of the global Forestry sector.
INVITED SPEAKERS
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Starts : 1st April,2025.
Registration Ends : 1st May,2025.
Intimation of Abstract Acceptance :2nd May ,2025.
Last date for Full Paper submission:5th May ,2025.
E Certificates
E-Certificate and abstract book will be issued for online participants.
PAPER PUBLICATION
Full paper proceedings will be published in Scopus/web of Science Indexed Journals.
PRESENTATION AWARD
Best Oral and Poster presentation award will be given for Best Presenters.
INstructions & Guidlines
How to Register?:
- Applicant can click on “Register now” button , Pay the requisite Fee ,fill the Registration form ,upload attachments(if any) and Submit.
- The certificate will only be awarded to registered participants.
- The Participants will receive confirmation emails once their payment has been verified.
- Registration must be submitted on or before 1st May, 2025.
- Registration fee is non-refundable.
- After successfull registration, applicant can join Whatsapp Group for latest updates & Full paper submissions.
Registration Fee details
ONLINE PARTICIPATION
Students : Rs.250/- ( $20 for overseas)
Scholars : Rs.400/- ( $30 for overseas)
Faculties & Scientists : Rs.500/- ( $40 for overseas)
Industrialists : Rs.600/- ( $50 for overseas)
OFFLINE PARTICIPATION
Students : Rs.400/- ( $50 for overseas)
Scholars : Rs.600/- ( $60 for overseas)
Faculties & Scientists : Rs.750/- ( $80 for overseas) Industrialists : Rs.1000/- ( $90 for overseas)
Payment Modes:
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
INTERNATIONAL
- Prof. Padmanaban NUS, Singapore
- Prof. Varnakulendran JU, Srilanka
- Prof. Jothi Ramalingam KU Saudi Arabia
- Dr. Osawa Yoshimi, Japan
- Dr. Satoshi YOKOYAMA, Japan
- Dr. Prakasam Annamalai, KSU – USA
- Prof. Arokiyaraj Selvarai – South korea
- Prof. P. Sevvel JU. Srilanka
- Prof. Thamma Sri , Thailand
- Dr. Dominico Vittorio Delfino, Italy
- Prof. Abiodun Falodun, HMP – Nigeria
- Prof. Ramanathan – AC International, Singapore
- Dr. Namasivayam Ganesh Pandiyan, Kyoto University, Japan
- Prof. Sasikumar Dhanarasu, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
- Dr. Soundharrajan Ilavenil, Scientist, National Institute of Animal Science, South Korea
NATIONAL
- Prof. K. R. S. Sambasiva Rao – Vice Chancellor, Mangalyatan University
- Dr. R. Murugeshwaran – Deputy Advisor, NMPB, Ministry of Ayush.
- Prof. R. R. Rao – Honorary Fellow, INSA.
- Prof. V. Balachander- Central University of Punjab.
- Prof. Senthil Kumar – Mizoram University.
- Prof. D. J. Bagyaraj – Honorary Fellow, INSA.
- Prof. Jogeshwar Panigrahi – Berhampur University.
- Prof. Chitta Ranjan Deb – Nagaland University.
- Prof. Talijungla – Nagaland University.
- Prof. Asutosh Tripathi – Nagaland University.
- Prof. Elumalai – Registrar, Madras University.
- Prof. Matcha Bhaskar, Sri Venkateshwara University
- Dr. Kathirvel, ICAR
- Dr. Ayyanadar Arunachalam – Director, Ministry of Agroforestry.
- Dr. T. Siva Vijayakumar – Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy.
- Dr. P. Raja- Central Agricultural University. Imphal
- Dr. Perinba Suresh – NEHU.
- Dr. Arjunan – Bharathidasan University.
- Dr. Girija – Bharathiyar University.
- Dr. John J Georrge – University of North Bengal.
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Contact Us
contact@mbnha2025.in / mbnha2025@gmail.com
Dr. G.Bupesh
The Convenor (MBNHA 2025)
Department of Forestry
Nagaland University Hqrs:Lumami-798627 Nagaland (INDIA)
