Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that lavender cultivation could transform Jammu and Kashmir's agriculture and tourism sectors and addressed the Lavender Festival in Nuner village.

Nuner village, Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Who

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Agriculture Department, SKUAST-Kashmir, SKUAST-Jammu, Central Government

What

When

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:30:00 GMT · 1d 6h ago

Where

Nuner village, Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, India ·

Why

To increase farmer incomes, attract tourists, promote sustainable agriculture with less water and chemical inputs, and diversify agricultural practices in the region.

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How this affects you

The initiative aims to enhance economic stability for farmers in Jammu and Kashmir by offering a high-value, low-input crop, while simultaneously developing a new tourism draw for the region.

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Daily Excelsior
https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/lavender-cultivation-can-transform-economy-boost-tourism-omar/
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