Farmers’ training camp held at Namhol

Palampur, March 24

A team of scientists from the CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, organised a training programme on agro and process technology of medicinal and aromatic plants at Namhol in Bilaspur district.

Over 100 young farmers participated in the training programme. The farmers were made aware of the agronomic practices and soil and climate requirement for the cultivation of aromatic crops. The CSIR has initiated AROMA mission for promotion and cultivation of aromatic crops in waste, degraded, abandoned land and the region affected by animal menace. Dr Rakesh Kumar, Sr Principal Scientist-cum-Co-Nodal of Aroma Mission Phase-2 made farmers aware of the great demand of aromatic crops in the international market for essential oils.

The hilly terrain of Namhol, Bilaspur district is suitable for the cultivation of a few aromatic crops such as wild marigold, scented geranium, rosemary and damask rose. — OC