On January 16, 2025 the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) conducted an awareness program in Kanakot village, located in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand, under the Aroma Mission Phase-III. The event, organized by the Project Staff of CSIR-IIIM, Jammu, aimed to educate local farmers on employment opportunities and achieve the Prime Minister’s vision of doubling farmers’ incomes through the cultivation of industrially important crops, as opposed to traditional agriculture.

Over 70 farmers participated in the program, where officials provided comprehensive training on cultivating Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. The sessions covered every aspect, from laboratory research to field cultivation and market distribution. The officials assured technical support to the farmers for future projects, emphasizing the potential for economic growth and sustainable agriculture. Many participants expressed interest in starting or expanding their cultivation of aromatic plants, encouraged by the support and resources offered by CSIR-IIIM.