My aim is to focus on the traditional herbal knowledge, medicinal plants, biodiversity, environmental threats and other issues related to Patalkot. I am trying my best to put information on the uses and conservation of medicinal plants of Patalkot valley. I am in process to digitalize the complete information for global perspective. I have been involved in documenting the ethnomedicinal knowledge of Bhumkas of the valley. I think, it is need of the hour to prepare a plan for conservation of medicinal plants as well as documentation of indigenous knowledge of tribes.

I came across various problems of the tribals during my work in the valley. Deforestation was on high, there was none to act promptly. I acted quickly for their moral rights and forest related issues. I tried to contact Government officers and made several visits to meet and convey my matter but I failed to circulate it. Later, I thought to write articles on tribal migration, deforestation, medicinal plant uprooting, role of brokers and many more on various National and International magazines. I could successfully do it. I met my old friends and took their help in raising Patalkot issue on International platform. A complete coverage of my mission in Patalkot was given as a cover story by Wall Street Journal, USA. ECOS-Australia published an article on threatening issues of Patalkot and also it described about the wisdom of tribal folks of this valley. Medicinal flora and biodiversity of this valley is in danger and there is greater need to take immediate initiatives so that the culture and rare plants of the valley are saved. I have been seeking help from National and International core groups but failed all the time and it is very true that I am never going to give up.

Government is planning to make this place a tourist spot. First of all, social and economic viabilities of tribals should be taken in order to manage. Making it an Eco-Tourist’s spot may create a problem. There are several other issues on which Government has to think upon before implementing any of such schemes. Their culture should not be killed or spoiled. Biotic pressure should not affect their life style and culture. We must seek a way to avoid interference of so called Forest Mafias. Tribals have been cheated a lot by the politicians, policy makers, educational institutes, Scientists, NGOs and last but not least by the forest brokers. 

It is also home to a tribal culture skilled at using the forest plants to make effective medicines. The Patalkot forest is so well hidden that people on the outside did not even know it ever existed. The modern world has been completely unaware of its existence. Now there are increasing threats of deforestation and exploitation of the people there. The natives (Bharias and Gonds) who live there know how to collect and grow the plants they need for food, clothing and building their homes. They know the secrets of the medicinal plants. This special skill has been passed down every generation. More than 2,000 natives live in villages scattered throughout the forest. There is a great harmony among them living in a comfortable balance, gladly helping each other, growing and collecting their own food. They are unusually skilled at making pulps and extracts of plants for curing illnesses. They have medicinal treatments for many illnesses including, measles, cholera, hypertension, diabetes, coughs, snake bites, and even pains. Patalkot was becoming famous for its treasure of medicinal plants. With the discovery Patalkot's treasures, some other things began to happen. The natives are generous with their knowledge and offer their medicinal secrets with open hearts. This is how the people there have always survived, by sharing information and supplies with each other. People who came to the forest, however, saw a way to profit from this. They brought in teams of harvesters to strip the forest for valuable herbs. They sold them outside for great profit. Important and endangered medicinal plants are at the verge of death/ extinction. And even more, whole sections of forest were cut to gain easier access to collection sites. In return outsiders gave the tribal people portable radios that blared through the forest, frightening off wildlife and quickly replacing the communal music that bound the tribes together. This enabled the loggers to cut down the trees very easily. The tribals of the valley regions are well versed in treating various types of human disorder or ailments.

I have documented their indigenous knowledge extensively so that the knowledge is preserved and will be beneficial for the modern science and upcoming generation for future references. Right now, I am involved in validation and value addition of their indigenous knowledge.

I am distressed to see these things happening and now I am acting quickly to protect the forest and its people. I hope Patalkot can be protected from the pressures of the modern world. It is wonderful to discover a place full of natural treasures, but we must always protect a place we love without demanding any returns.  I urge people to come forward and save this beautiful valley and culture of the people.

My mission is to depict Patalkot on world platform. The mission is still going on and will prolong evermore. I just feel like to share my familiarity and thoughts for the people of this valley. Through this website, I am raising the issues again which are sensible and directly related to the hundreds of lives of this valley. I urge all of you to please give me your upper hand and come forward for the betterment of the valley and its people.

It is need of the hour to prepare a plan for conservation of medicinal plants as well as documentation of indigenous knowledge of tribes. It should be so designed that the children and youth can play an important role in the process. Unfortunately, not only are we facing the problem of pollution, biodiversity extinction but the country is also passing through a crisis of character. In these alarming situations, there is still a ray of hope because the children and youth have maintained their morale. I pray God to give everybody the desire and commitment to save their nature and its resources.