Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh stated Himalayan economy will become major contributor to India's future economic growth towards Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
CSIR–Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur is transforming Himalayan bioresources into commercially viable products for medicine, wellness, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, floriculture and agri-biotechnology sectors
Aroma Mission and Floriculture Mission are generating livelihood opportunities for farmers, women, youth, start-ups and entrepreneurs across Himalayan states and Union Territories
Himachal Pradesh has emerged as country's leading producer of aromatic wild marigold oil through Aroma Mission
Institute has expanded aromatic crop cultivation across several states and Union Territories
Developed improved varieties of lavender and chamomile suited to Himalayan conditions
Himachal Pradesh's Tulip Garden initiative used bulbs cultivated by local farmers and attracted over 1.5 lakh visitors this year
Floriculture activities benefiting thousands of farmers across Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Haryana
Institute contributing to import substitution through cultivation of Heeng (asafoetida), saffron, cinnamon and monk fruit
Successful flowering and seed production of Heeng achieved in high-altitude regions of Lahaul and Spiti
Developing fortified nutritional products for malnourished children aligned with POSHAN Abhiyaan
Creating scientifically validated formulations for lifestyle disorders
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, genomics and drone-based precision agriculture technologies for crop improvement, disease prediction and biodiversity research
Working in climate resilience, waste-to-wealth technologies, green chemistry, bioplastics, biodiversity conservation
Director General, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR Dr. N. Kalaiselvi attended the National Technology Day programme
