Aizawl, 12 February 2026: The State Medicinal Plants Board (SMPB), Directorate of AYUSH, Government of Mizoram has been awarded the 3rd Best Performing State by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
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| Officials of the Mizoram State Medicinal Plants Board receive the 3rd Best Performing State award at the National Symposium – Chintan Shivir on Medicinal Plants in New Delhi. (Image: DIPR Mizoram) |
The award was presented during the National Symposium – Chintan Shivir on Medicinal Plants, held in New Delhi on February 11, 2026, as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the National Medicinal Plants Board. The event was inaugurated by Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav.
The Best Performing State awards were conferred based on various performance parameters assessing the functioning and achievements of State Medicinal Plants Boards across India.
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On behalf of Mizoram, Dr. Lalkhawngaihi, Chief Executive Officer of the State Medicinal Plants Board, Mizoram, and Dr. Lalrammuana Sailo, Consultant (SMPB), received the award at the ceremony.
Madhya Pradesh secured the first position, while Kerala was ranked second.
The recognition highlights Mizoram’s growing contribution and performance in the promotion, conservation, and development of medicinal plants in the country.
