Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel has said that Madhya Pradesh is a rich state in terms of forest wealth. There is a rich store of medicinal herbs here. The Covid pandemic has re-acquainted the world with the importance of Ayurveda. He praised the state government for distributing Ayurvedic kadha for the treatment of patients during the pandemic. Governor Shri Patel said that organizing the Forest Fair is a pleasant sign towards spreading awareness about the importance of forest resources, their conservation and promotion. Governor Shri Patel was addressing the inauguration programme of the 10th International Forest Fair. On the occasion, Governor Shri Patel along with Chief Minister Dr. Yadav distributed incentive amount to the beneficiaries under Minor Forest Produce Association. The 10th International Forest Fair is being organized by the Forest and State Minor Forest Produce (Trade and Development) Cooperative Union from 17 to 23 December at Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal. The programme was presided over by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav.