A three-day Lavender Workshop was organized at Bhaderwah, Jammu, with the support of the Punjab State Council for Science & Technology and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. Under the guidance of District Education Officer Sh. Prem Kumar Mittal, the environmental team of District Rupnagar actively participated in this important training program.
The district delegation included Sukhjeet Singh (District Coordinator), Prabhjeet Singh (Nodal Incharge, Business Blasters), Kulwant Singh, Sh. Chandrakant, and Sanjeev Kumar. The team visited lavender farms and various units involved in the production of lavender-based products such as essential oil, handmade soaps, and aroma items.
During the workshop, experts shared that lavender farming has significantly increased the income of farmers in the Bhaderwah region—up to four times higher compared to traditional crops. Lavender requires no pesticides, minimal water, and naturally helps repel harmful insects, making it a highly sustainable and environment-friendly crop.
District Coordinator Sukhjeet Singh stated that lavender cultivation is highly suitable for several high-altitude regions of Punjab, including parts of Rupnagar district. He emphasized that this model could bring new income opportunities for farmers while also promoting eco-friendly agriculture.
