Expert Healers Share Traditional Medicine Knowledge at Sukinda Chromite Mine
Key Points:
- 50 participants gather to discuss traditional healing and medicinal plants
- Program aligns with Global Biodiversity Framework targets 3 and 21
- Tribal healers demonstrate ethnobotanical medicinal practices
JAMSHEDPUR – Tata Steel Foundation organized a Green Therapy session focusing on indigenous healing practices at Sukinda Chromite Mine.
The event brought together participants from three regions to share traditional knowledge.
Meanwhile, Dr. Bramhmananda Mahapatra, former Principal of Government Ayurvedic College, shared expert insights.
“Traditional healing practices complement modern healthcare solutions,” noted a participating healer.
Biodiversity Conservation
The initiative supports the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.
Moreover, the program emphasizes preserving tribal communities’ cultural heritage.
Furthermore, speakers discussed essential oils’ healing properties from native plants.
Traditional Knowledge Sharing
Local tribal healers demonstrated their medicinal expertise.
Additionally, the session focused on documenting indigenous healing methods.
Future Initiatives
The foundation plans to encourage research in plant-based medicine.
On the other hand, officials emphasized legal protection for traditional knowledge.
“We aim to integrate tribal healing with modern medicine,” remarked a foundation representative.

