Medicinal & Aromatic Plants

Aromatic Plants

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Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Keonjhar, Odisha)

The project aims to promote cultivation of medicinal & aromatic plants in fallow land under community farming. Local FPO is an active partner in this project. Complete eco-system is being developed in the selected area including cultivation, processing & marketing. Our role is to assist farmers in growing quality crops through Natural Farming methods.

Area of implementation-Jhumpura, Keonjhar, Odisha

Funding agency-Brahmani River Pellets Ltd. (BRPL)

No. of beneficiaries-50

Duration-Sep '22 - Aug '23

Major activities-In the pilot phase, farmers will be motivated to grow 4 medicinal & aromatic plants (Lemongrass, Tulsi, Mentha & Geranium) on 50 acres. All kind of technical support will be given to farmers at their doorstep. We have partnered with a local FPO for better impact & smooth implementation.