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15.07.2616:30 
India to establish aromatic valleys
Local authorities to support farmers and provide subsidies for crop cultivation
Seven new aromatic valleys will be created in the Indian state of Uttarakhand under the "Aromatic Revolution 2026–2036" policy. The total area will cover 23,000 hectares. This is reported by TV9, a partner of TV BRICS.
The initiative is expected to bring together around 100,000 farmers and increase the value of the aromatic crop business over the next 10 years from about US$11 million to US$133 million, contributing to the development of the rural economy.
At the first stage, it was decided that a timur pepper valley would be located in Pithoragarh district, Damask rose valleys in Chamoli and Almora, a mint valley in Udham Singh Nagar, cinnamon valleys in Champawat and Nainital, and lemongrass and mint valleys in Haridwar and Pauri Garhwal.
The programme includes support for plant nurseries, subsidies for cultivation, training and skills development, and crop insurance, as well as packaging and branding. The creation of the necessary infrastructure is also planned.
An aroma park covering more than 40 acres is being built in the city of Kashipur. It is expected to support the development of the aromatic and perfumery industry. Tea plantations in Dhauladevi, Munsiyari and Betalghat will be converted to organic farming, contributing to agricultural sustainability.
Authorities believe these measures will not only increase farmers’ incomes but also create new jobs in cultivation, processing, packaging and marketing. With the development of aromatic valleys and related infrastructure, Uttarakhand aims to position itself as a leader in the production of aromatic crops and natural products.
BRICS countries are paying special attention to agriculture by adopting decisions that support the development of the agrarian sector.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, in cooperation with the Government of Iran, has launched a regional cooperation project aimed at strengthening agricultural capacity. The initiative provides participating countries with a platform to address water supply challenges and climate change through innovation. These measures are expected to promote the cultivation of climate-resilient crops such as quinoa, millet and soybeans, according to Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS.
In China, saline and alkaline land is being restored in the city county of Tumshuk, located in a desert area, where specially bred drought- and salt-tolerant rice varieties have been planted. The first harvest has recently been collected. The territory has been transformed into experimental fields for large-scale rice cultivation aimed at restoring the local ecosystem and increasing agricultural incomes, reports China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS.
Egypt presented a national plan to revive the country’s cotton sector and introduce sustainable farming practices. The strategy focuses on increasing productivity, improving seed quality and modernising the entire cotton value chain, from cultivation to textile production, according to Sada el-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS.
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