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| CSIR-IIIM Jammu initiates Lavender farming at Bhandarkut, Kishtwar | | |
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, Mar 12: CSIR-IIIM is promoting Lavender farming in the Chenab valley under second phase of Aroma Mission. A team of scientists led by Er. Rajneesh Anand Chief Scientist IIIM, Jammu visited Bhandarkut, Kishtwar and interacted with farmers. The Indian Army (11 Rashtriya Rifles) provided logistics and support in arranging the awareness programme on “Cultivation, Processing, Value Addition and Marketing of Lavender under Aroma Mission” for the farmers of far flung areas of Kishtwar at Bhandarkut under Sadbhavana initiative. Quality planting material of Lavender was also distributed to the interested farmers.
Er. Anand thanked Indian Army on behalf of Dr. D. Srinavasa Reddy Director, IIIM Jammu for their enthusiasm to support local farmers and provide them alternate source of income through intervention under Aroma Mission. Dr. Dhiraj Vyas, Head, Plant Sciences, IIIM Jammu briefed farmers about societal initiatives of the CSIR. Dr. Sumeet Gairola Nodal Scientist (IIIM), Jammu gave detailed information about cultivation and processing of Lavender and other aromatic crops suitable for the region. He also informed about the progress made in Lavender cultivation in Chenab valley under the first phase of the Aroma Mission. The products made by CSIR-IIIM from Lavender and other aromatic crops were also showcased. |
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