information or kwnoledge passed from generation to generation'. But, The Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 says generation means a period comprising of twenty five years'.European Union's Directive on Traditional Medicine Product Directive (TMP) which came into force from May 1, 2011 defines the traditional medicine as medicine that has been used outside EU for 30 years and 15 years within the EU'. Due to consistent inactivity of Government of India and lack of co-ordination among the Stake holders and Department of AYUSH led not only huge loss to the Indian traditional medicine exporter but also left them in lurch.K.MUTHU SELVAMIP ADVOCATEFormer Examiner of TM
