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Which government initiative in Uttarakhand aims to promote aromatic and herbal plant cultivation to boost farmers' income in hill districts?
A. Aroma Mission / Floriculture and Medicinal Plant Promotion✓ Correct Answer
B. National Petroleum Exploration Mission
C. Deep Sea Mining Policy
D. Commercial Coal Mining Scheme
💡 Solution & Explanation
Uttarakhand has actively promoted aromatic plant cultivation, including lavender, damask rose, and lemongrass, through institutional support from research centers like CIMAP and state agriculture departments to enhance hill farm incomes. The unique climatic conditions of the middle Himalayas suit such high-value crops. Processing units add value locally before marketing finished essential oils.
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