Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 8: An extension lecture on ‘Aroma Plants, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’ was organized by Career Counselling and Placement Cell of Government Degree College (GDC) Darhal in which Dr. Ashaq Raza, researcher was the resource person.
In his presentation Dr. Raza gave a detail on Aroma plants identified under the CSIR-National Aroma Mission with special focus on Pir Panjal area.
He talked about Lavender, Lemon Grass, Clarysage, Mentha, Ocimum, Jammu Monarda, Rose Marry, Geranium and Marygold and said that overall 18 Aroma plants have been covered under the mission of which 12 are cultivated in J&K.
Raza also talked about the significance of oils produced from these Aroma plants and particularly mentioned about the high cost of Lavender oil and the profitability associated with its production.
He also mentioned about the skill enhancement and entrepreneurship probability associated with these plants.
GDC Principal, Prof. Sumanesh Jasrotia said that research work of Dr. Raza shall definitely be more fruitful for enlightening the unemployed youth of the area regarding the prospects in such plantations in Pir Panjal area.
The vote of thanks was delivered by senior faculty member Dr. Ahsan Ul Rehman Rizvi while the proceedings of the programme were conducted by Dr. Riaz.
The programme was organized by Coordinator Career Counselling and Placement Cell of the college Dr. Ather Aziz Raina.
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