Monday, 06 June 2022 | PNS | Dehradun
Uttarakhand can be a fountainhead for aromatic start-ups. The geography and climatic conditions in Himalayan states favour the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants and these can be developed into agri-tech enterprises. This is especially relevant given the recent interest in medicinal plants due to the ongoing pandemic. These statements were made by the Union minister Jitendra Singh while he was interacting with civil society organisations in Dehradun on Sunday.
The Union minister said that this interaction with the NGOs is part of an outreach programme of the Union government to have a dialogue with those involved in social service. He added that these interactions provide valuable feedback and suggestions for the government. Singh appreciated the work being done by the organisations and said that they provide an opportunity to reach and influence people in the farthest corners of the nation. Speaking about the conducive climate of Uttarakhand for aromatic plants, the minister said that the Union Government has started the Aroma Mission. He said that CSIR is providing comprehensive handholding from product development to marketing.
