.:Prabodhan Goregaon : Herbal World:.


	Looking at the chemical reactions of allopathic medicines, the world especially the western and the developed countries have directed their attention towards Natural remedies and medical treatments from herbal medicines. Hungary has already stated that Ayurveda is the most effective form of treatment. Countries like America and Germany are using herbal medicines on a large scale. In India, the tradition of using Ayurveda was introduced by the ancient sages and also observed among the adivaasi population. The history of Ayurveda is not only ancient but also very vast. Right from grandma’s purse to technologically advanced manufacturing companies; the spread of Ayurveda is very vast. Ambitious Doctors, Manufacturers and many workers have been engaged in this business. In the year 1948, out of all the medicine producers, 74% were Multi National Companies (MNCs). Currently this percentage has fallen to 24% and many MNCs manufacturing medicines have been replaced by the Indian Companies. It had been stated by well known experts that the Global Market for Indian herbal medicines is currently Rs. 600 crores and expected rise to Rs. 4000 crores. Even the Indian Government is making efforts to help earn more profits from herbal medicines. There have been problems related to the continuous supply of raw material, issues related to the standards fixed for the manufactured output and also the growing deforestation of the medicinal plants and herbs. The authority of labeling the prices for the herbal medicines resided with the manufacturing company. This makes the Ayurvedic medicines very costly and difficult to afford. Keeping this in mind, the medicines that can be easily obtained and easy to use medicines should reach the masses.

	Herbal World 2003, an all India level exhibition of herbal medicines was organized in the premises of Mumbai Veterinary College, from 13th to 16th November 2003. The Herbal World was inaugurated by Loksabha speaker Shri . Manohar Joshi. The chief guest was Khadi and Gramudhyog chairman Shri. Mahesh Sharma. The event was also attended by Shivsena MP Chandrakant Khair, Executive Director of Exim Bank Shri. A. Shridhar.

		Herbal World 2004, an all India level exhibition of herbal medicines was organized in the premises of Kridabhavan, from 13th to 19th December 2004. The Herbal World Exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Darshan Shankar, Chirman, AFRLEST . The exhibition was also visited by Businessmen, Shri. Vithal Kamath, Dr. Khadiwale, Dr. Vikrant Jadhav, Shri. Priyaraj and well known Dr. Balaji Tambe. Dr. Almeda, Prof Lattu provided the guidance to the students present at the exhibition.

	Herbal World 2005, an all India level exhibition of herbal medicines was organized in the premises of Mumbai Veterinary College, from 22nd to 25th December 2005. The Herbal World was inaugurated by Mayor Shri . Datta Dalvi. The Event was attended by the chairman of the Standing Committee, Shri . Sunil Prabhu and by well known businessmen and dignitaries. Prof Lattu provided the guidance to the students present at the exhibition.