MSc student Shakti Raj Giri and team have published an article entitled "Indigenous knowledge on ethnic plant resources of a rural community, Khandachakra-11, Kalikot." This article aimed to document medicinal plants used by local communities and evaluate their cultural and therapeutic significance. A total of 66 medicinal plant species belonging to 46 families were documented, including herbs (30 species), trees (20), climbers (7), shrubs (6), and vines (2). The article concludes that rural communities in Kalikot heavily rely on medicinal plants for healthcare, highlighting the importance of preserving traditional knowledge and implementing support programs for sustainable conservation.

The link to the article is Giri et al. (2025)