The Uttarakhand government has announced plans to establish seven new aromatic valleys under its “Aromatic Revolution 2026–2036” policy to promote cultivation of fragrance and medicinal plants across the state.
The initiative aims to expand aromatic crop cultivation to around 23,000 hectares and integrate nearly one lakh farmers into the sector over the coming years.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described the policy as an important step toward agricultural diversification. According to state data, the turnover of the aromatic crops sector has grown from approximately ₹1 crore in 2003 to over ₹100 crore today, with a target of reaching about ₹1,200 crore within the next decade.
The policy includes provisions for nursery development, cultivation subsidies, farmer training, crop insurance, and support for packaging and branding.
Under the first phase of implementation, specialised clusters will be developed across the state. These include the Timur Valley in Pithoragarh, the Damask Rose Valley in Chamoli and Almora, the Mint Valley in Udham Singh Nagar, the Cinnamon Valley in Champawat and Nainital, and Lemongrass and Mint valleys in Haridwar and Pauri Garhwal.
Additionally, an aroma park covering more than 40 acres is being developed in Kashipur to support research, processing and value addition for the aromatics and perfumery industry.