Cumulative disbursement exceeds 200 crore rupees.
Additional 8.23 crore approved for 27 state boards and 5 territory councils.
Funds sourced from seed companies using four major vegetable crops.
Allocation follows each state's cultivated area of those crops.
Money used for plant records, conservation, ecosystem restoration, and community support.
The money comes from seed companies that use bitter gourd, okra, chilli and onion for research and business.
Each state receives money based on how much of these vegetables they grow, with Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra receiving the most.
The funds will support activities like recording local plants, protecting nature areas, restoring damaged lands, and helping local communities.
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