New Delhi, March 26 -- In his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed out the rising demand for lotus stems in Kashmir, which is known by the local name of 'Nadru'.

"Whenever we talk about Kashmir or Srinagar, the pictures of the mountains and Dal jheel come in front of us. We all want to enjoy the scenic beauty, but there is one more speciality attached to it. Dal jheel is also known for its delicious Lotus stems. They are known by different names in the country, and in Kashmir, they are referred to as 'Nadru'," he said.

He added said that looking at the rising demand for Nadru, the farmers have created a Farmers Producer Organisation (FPO), and 250 farmers have become a part of it.

"Today, the far...