Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed lavender cultivation a potential game-changer for Jammu and Kashmir's agriculture and tourism sectors at the Lavender Festival.

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 22:59:10 GMT · 10h 30m ago

Where

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

Why

The initiative aims to help farmers increase incomes, attract visitors to rural areas, and promote sustainable agricultural practices due to changing weather patterns.

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Lavender cultivation is projected to increase farmer incomes and boost tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, while government initiatives support diversification and reduced chemical use in agriculture.

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