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.