Vindhya Herbals - Minor forest produce processing & Research center.A Unit of M.P. State Minor Forest Produce (Trade & Development) Cooperative Federation. The State of Madhya Pradesh is endowed with a rich and varied expanse of natural resources. The abundant natural resources play an important role in fulfilling the livelihood needs of people dwelling in and around forests. Owing to ever increasing anthropogenic pressure, coupled with erratic exploitation regime, these resources are facing irreversible depletion. Madhya Pradesh Minor Forest Produce(Trading & Development) Co-operative Federation Ltd. is working to ensure that precious natural resources can be protected and harvested in sustainable manner. MP MFP Federation "Madhya Pradesh is endowed with rich forest wealth. Out of a total geographical area of 3,08,252 Sq.Kms. of the State, 31% of the area is classified as forest area.There are many important Non Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) including medicinal plants found in the forests eg. Tendu leaves or Bidi leaves (Diospyros melonoxylon), Sal Seed(Shorea robusta), Chebulic Myrobolan or Harra (Terminalia chebula), Gum, Chironji (Buchanania lanzan)," Production Process "MFPPARC processes Forest Honey collected from the forests of Madhya Pradesh. Multi floral Forest Honey is collected by the registered collectors, tested on spot by the test kit provided by MFPPARC. If the honey collected passes the standards set by MFPPARC. The honey is transported to this centre where it is processed and packed which is sold under the brand name of Vindhya Herbals." Sanjeevani Ayurveda Kendra "MFPPARC, Bhopal (under MP MFP Federation, Bhopal) has established a chain of sale outlets, named "SANJEEVANI AYURVEDA KENDRA". These outlets sell Vindhya Herbals products and some outlets provides consultation of Ayurvedic doctors and Specialized Doctors. There are 27 "Sanjeevani Ayurveda Kendra"outlets in major districts of Madhya Pradesh.." Strength of the Organization "Some of the unique specialties of MFP-PARC are-Product of a unit which is a largest and successful cooperative body in the state.,Most of the products under the brand name of “Vindhya Herbals” are organic in nature.,Products are tested in state-of-the-art in-house laboratory.,Most of the raw material is sourced from village level Primary Cooperative Societies.,ISO 9001: 2008, EMS 14001 and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certified unit."