Rajbhawan, Dehradun, 20 December, 2021

Dr. Nirpendra K. Chauhan, Director, Center for Aromatic Plants, called on Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd) at Raj Bhawan on Monday. Dr. Nirpendra K. Chauhan made a presentation regarding the cultivation of aromatic plants in the state. Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd) has given instructions for construction of polyhouse of aromatic plants at Raj Bhawan, Uttarakhand. Governor said that an international level conference related to the cultivation of aromatic plants should be organized in the state. The Governor suggested that the aromatic products produced in the state should be promoted through social media. He talked about felicitating 12 best farmers who cultivate aromatic plants. The Governor said that ex-servicemen should be trained for cultivation of aromatic plants at the district level by contacting the centers of Kumaon and Garhwal divisions of the army and the Sainik Board. Governor said that aromatic sector can bring revolution in the state.