NEEM TREE (AZADIRACHTA INDICA A. JUSS)

Why in the News? 

The Neem Summit has been organized by collaboration with lCAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute. 

About Neem Tree o Native to Indian sub-continent:

• Climate: Grow in arid, semi-arid, wet tropical and sub-tropical climates and is tolerant to high temperature up to 49 °C. 
• Type: Evergreen tree (deciduous in drier areas). 
• Benefits:
  • Has a medicinal property. 
  • Act as very efficient, natural air filters trapping dust particles, absorbing gaseous pollutants. 
  • Other- Pesticides, mosquito repellents, fertilizers (neem coated urea), etc.