Governor Mangubhai Patel highlighted Madhya Pradesh's abundant forest wealth and rich repository of medicinal herbs during the inauguration of the 10th International Forest Fair in Bhopal.

• He noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has renewed global interest in Ayurveda and praised the state government's distribution of Ayurvedic remedies during the crisis.
• Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasized the significance of forest-derived medicines, particularly during the pandemic, and acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in promoting Indian medical systems.
• He also lauded the state's achievements in wildlife conservation, including the successful restoration of leopards and maintaining the state's status as the leading tiger habitat in the country.