Neem Presentation for India

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Research and Development of Neem in

BangladeshDr. Neem Hakim Ph.D.

Chairman

International Centre for Integrated HerbalResearch and Development (ICIHRD)

Bangladesh Neem Foundation ( BNF)E-mail [email protected]


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Neem (Azadirachta indica) native toIndian subcontinent and now areavailable in the most tropical andsub-tropical countries, in Africa andMiddle East.

Introduction


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We have started Neem movement in1987 in Bangladesh. Unfortunately thedevastating floods destroyed the wholeplantation in 1988. The movement has

again started in 1989 and moving verysmoothly.

Introduction


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Bangladesh Neem Foundation ispromoting Neem as poverty reduction,environmental protection and healthbenefits. Neem is becoming very

popular in the country now.

Introduction


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Plantation: Government has adopted a

policy to plant 5% Neem of allgovernment tree plantation activities.Department Forest and Department of

Agricultural Extension ( DAE) hasdeveloped Neem nurseries for their ownplantation.

Government Initiatives


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Research: Bangladesh Council of

Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR),Ministry of Science and Technology isinvolved in products developmentespecially cosmetics and toiletries.Bangladesh Forest Research Institute(BFRI), Ministry of Environment and Forestis involved in breed development.

Government Initiatives


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Bangladesh Neem Foundation (BNF), an apex

body of all related organizations and personsinvolved in research and development hasbuilt collaborative partnership with- BCSIR,BFRI, Bangladesh Tea Research Institute

(BTRI) for research on pesticides, fertilizersand cosmetics.

Non-Government Initiatives


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BNF has also partnership withBangladesh Rural AdvancementCommittee (BRAC), the largest tea estatein Asia for nursery development,

Cultivation and primary processing.

Non-Government Initiatives


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BNF has so far distributed 2.6 million Neemsaplings from their own nursery and have 409associate members all over the country andhas transferred primary technologies to 9600farmers and they are doing well. Neembecame important cash crop to the farmers.

Plantation:


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BNF has developed research partnership withBangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) andhas developed Neem based pesticides andfertilizers. The products are being limited usein nursery sectors, tea estate, field crops andmedicinal plants cultivations. They haveresearch and collaborative partnership withBSCIR,BFRI,BTRI, and BAU.

Research:


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BNF is planting Neem with the

collaboration and partnership withNGOs, Research organizations,Academies, Government departments,civil societies and entrepreneurs.

Extension Activities:


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BNF is planting Neem with the

collaboration and partnership with NGOs,Research organizations, Academies,Government departments, civil societiesand entrepreneurs.

Extension Activities:


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BNF has so far developed 39 Neem basedformulations and transferred to NeemLaboratories (Pvt.) Ltd and Neem KimyaLaboratories ( www.neembd.com ,www.neemkimya.com ). The products areavailable in the domestic market and exportingto Japan. Neem based products are becomingpopular in the country.

Formulations and ProductsDevelopment
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BNF is developing supply chain in the countryboth raw materials and finished goods with theexperience of a partnership project of Food andAgricultural Organization( FAO) of the UnitedNations, Common Fund For Commodities( CFC)of Netherlands, International Centre forIntegrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD),Nepal and the Ministry of Commerce,Government of Bangladesh.

Supply Chain Management


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No regulatory authority andstandards of Neem productsdeveloped in the country.

Standard:


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So far our knowledge, nine patents have

been registered and five are underprocess. There are 93 trade marks havebeen applied and under process of

registration.

Intellectual Property (IP):


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BNF in collaboration with IPR agents andentrepreneurs are trying to establishdifferent brand like Dr . Neem Hakims Neem and Banga Neem etc.

Brand Establishment:


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Regulatory Authority is an urgent need.

Need adequate attention of government,scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurs must get subsidies forpromotional activities.

Recommendations:


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NEEM PRODUCTS INBANGLADESH


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NEEM PRODUCTS INBANGLADESH


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