On August 1st, an awareness cum training programme was successfully organized under the Aroma Mission by CSIR IIIM, Jammu at Bikramganj in Bihar. This significant event saw the participation of 105 farmers, who gathered to gain insights into the cultivation and benefits of aromatic plants.
The Aroma Mission, an initiative aimed at boosting the cultivation of aromatic crops, enhancing income for farmers, and promoting the utilization of India’s rich diversity of aromatic plants, served as the backdrop for this informative session. The programme focused on educating farmers about the latest techniques and practices in aromatic plant cultivation, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance their agricultural productivity and profitability.
Experts in the field delivered detailed presentations on various aspects of aromatic plant cultivation, including soil preparation, selection of suitable crops, pest management, and harvesting techniques. The sessions were designed to be interactive, allowing farmers to ask questions and clarify doubts, ensuring they left with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
Additionally, the programme highlighted the economic potential of aromatic plants, emphasizing how farmers could diversify their crops and increase their income through the cultivation of high-demand aromatic plants such as lavender, lemongrass. The potential for creating value-added products and tapping into the essential oils market was also discussed, providing farmers with a broader perspective on the opportunities available.
The event concluded by reinforcing the theoretical knowledge shared and giving farmers the confidence to implement these practices in their own fields.
Overall, farmers provided with the knowledge and skills to venture into aromatic plant cultivation, ultimately contributing to the growth of the agricultural sector in Bihar and supporting the objectives of the Aroma Mission.