India, Jan. 27 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that both the Northeast region as well as Jammu & Kashmir have been on the priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Aroma Mission launched by the government headed by him in J&K is now picking up in the Northeast.

Both these regions have abundant natural resources which have in the past remained unexplored but can be a vital value addition to India's economy, said the Minister.



Speaking virtually at the inauguration of ...