Alva’s Traditional Medicinal Archive (ATMA) in collaboration with Mangalore University, Konaje, organised National Seminar on Plant Taxonomy & Pharmacognosy on 12th and 13th Dec 2025 at Mangalore University Campus, Konaje. The inaugural function was graced by Shri Arsalan IPS, Chief Executive Officer, Karnataka State Medicinal Plants Authority, Bengaluru, who inaugurated the programme. The event was presided over by Prof. P. L. Dharma, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University. Dr. M. Mohan Alva, Chairman, Alva’s Education Foundation, Moodubidire, was the Chief Guest. The Guests of Honour included Dr. M. J. Prabhu, Senior Medicinal Plants Consultant, Karnataka State Medicinal Plants Authority, and Shri K. Amaranarayana I.A.S. (Retd.), Hon. President, Karnataka State Sandalwood and Vanakrishi Growers Association. Shri Raju Mogaveera KAS (Retd.), Former Registrar, Mangalore University, was felicitated during the programme. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Sulaiman C. T., Senior Scientist and Head, Phytochemistry Division, Centre for Medicinal Plants Research, Kottakkal, Kerala, who highlighted the significance of medicinal plants, traditional knowledge systems, and pharmacognostic research in contemporary healthcare. As part of the conference activities, Poster and Oral Presentations on “Awareness on Probiotic Butter Milk” were conducted on 13th December 2025 at 5.30 PM at Mangala Auditorium. The session was presided over by the Registrar, Mangalore University, with Prof. Manjaiah D. H., Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, as the Chief Guest, and Prof. B. H. Shekhar, Director, PMEB, Mangalore University, as Guest of Honour. The programme concluded with the National Anthem. The event was organized under the leadership of Prof. M. Jayashankar, Senior Professor in Microbiology and Organizing Secretary, Dr. Subrahmanya Padyana, Director, ATMA-AEF and Co-organizing Secretary, and Dr. Farhan Zameer, Joint Secretary and Chief Scientific Officer, ATMA-AEF.