Nodal Agencies: The nodal laboratory is CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow.
Objectives: The CSIR Aroma Mission is envisaged to bring transformative change in the aroma sector through desired interventions in the areas of agriculture, processing and product development for fuelling the growth of aroma industry and rural employment.
Mission:
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The mission will promote the cultivation of aromatic crops for essential oils that are in great demand by the aroma industry.
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It is expected to enable Indian farmers and aroma industry to become global leaders in the production and export of some other essential oils on the pattern of menthol mint.
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It aims to provide substantial benefits to the farmers in achieving higher profits, utilization of waste lands and protection of their crops from wild and grazing animals.
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Aroma Mission Phase-I and II:
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During Phase-I, CSIR helped cultivate 6000 hectares of land and covered 46 Aspirational districts across the country. Further, more than 44,000 people were trained.
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In 2021 CSIR launched Phase-II of Aroma Mission in which it is proposed to engage over 45,000 skilled human resources and will benefit more than 75,000 farming families across the country.
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Intended Outcomes:
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Provide technical and infrastructural support for distillation and values-addition to farmers/growers all over the country.
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Enabling effective buy-back mechanisms to assure remunerative prices to the farmers/growers.
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Value-addition to essential oils and aroma ingredients for their integration in global trade and economy.