Dehradun, Dec. 14 -- Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday launched the Uttarakhand Aroma Revolution Policy 2026-'36. On the occasion, an MoU was signed between the Centre for Aromatic Plants and Dabur India Limited. Describing the launch of the Uttarakhand Aroma Revolution Policy as historic, Dhami said that under this policy, the development of seven aroma valleys will begin. In the first phase, the Timur Valley in Pithoragarh, Damask Rose Valley in Chamoli and Almora, Mint Valley in Udham Singh Nagar, Cinnamon Valley in Champawat and Nainital, and Lemongrass and Mint Valley in Haridwar and Pauri will be developed, he said. Dhami added that under this policy, provisions will be made for nursery development support, grants for cultivation, training and capacity building, crop insurance, and requirements such as packaging and branding. The chief minister said that the policy aims to develop the cultivation of aromatic crops in approximately 23,000 hectares of land in the state, connecting nearly 100,000 farmers. He added that in the next ten years, the state aims to increase the turnover of aromatic crop cultivation from Rs.100 crore to approximately Rs.1200 crore, leading to unprecedented growth in the income of farmers and the state. The chief minister added that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the state government that continuously working with dedication for the upliftment and prosperity of the farmers of the state. "Farmers in the state are being provided loans up to Rs.3 lakh without interest. A subsidy of up to 80 percent is also being provided through the Farm Machinery Bank scheme for purchasing agricultural equipment. The state is providing a bonus of Rs.20 per quintal to farmers on wheat procurement. The price of sugarcane has also been increased by Rs.30 per quintal. Irrigation from canals has been made completely free for the benefit of farmers," he said. The chief minister said that to increase the income of the state's farmers, a provision of Rs.200 crore has been made for the construction of polyhouses. "Under this scheme, approximately 350 polyhouses have already been established in the state with assistance of around Rs.115 crore. To support rain-fed farming in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand, the Uttarakhand Climate Responsive Rain-Fed Farming Project has also been approved at a cost of approximately Rs.1,000 crore. The state is also working at various levels to increase the production of fruits, similar to vegetables," he said. Dhami added that the state government has implemented several schemes such as the new Apple Policy, Kiwi Policy, State Millet Mission, and Dragon Fruit Policy at a cost of Rs.1200 crore. "Under these policies, farmers are being provided with subsidies of up to 80 percent. To promote fragrance products, an Aroma Park is being developed in Kashipur over 40 acres with an investment of Rs.300 crore to boost the aroma and perfumery industries," said Dhami. "Efforts are also underway to give international recognition to aromatic oils through the House of Himalayas. Tea gardens in Dhauladevi, Munsyari, and Betalghat are being converted into organic tea gardens," he added....