Pulwama farmer doubles income with lavender cultivation in high-density apple orchard
Pulwama, July 3, 2026 – In a remarkable example of agricultural innovation, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, a progressive farmer from Pulwama, has successfully doubled his income by integrating lavender cultivation with his high-density apple orchard, creating a sustainable and profitable farming model that is inspiring growers across the region. Instead of leaving the space between apple […]
Lavender festival 2026 to be held in Bhaderwah valley on June 6-7
Bhaderwah, May 30 ,2026- The picturesque Bhaderwah Valley in Jammu and Kashmir is set to host the Lavender Festival 2026 on June 6 and 7, showcasing the region’s growing success in lavender cultivation and agri-tourism. The festival aims to promote lavender farming, attract tourists, and highlight the economic opportunities emerging from aromatic crop cultivation in […]
Kashmir’s lavender season in full bloom: profitable farming, fragrant fields, and a push from CSIR aroma mission
As lavender season sweeps through the picturesque Kashmir Valley, vast fields turn into waves of purple, and the air becomes heavy with the soothing scent of fresh blooms. In Sirhama village, located about 55 kilometers south of Srinagar, workers are busy harvesting this vibrant crop that has become synonymous with rural prosperity in the region. […]
Purple revolution transforms Jammu & Kashmir’s economy with lavender farming
JAMMU, April 15, 2025 – The Purple Revolution, driven by the CSIR-IIIM Aroma Mission, is reshaping the economic landscape of Jammu & Kashmir , turning its picturesque valleys into hubs of opportunity, prosperity, and self-reliance. As highlighted by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat address, lavender farming is not just a […]