Lavender Fest-2024 Blooms at Bhaderwah
Campus
BHADERWAH JUNE 13: The two-day Lavender Fest-2024 today
commenced at the Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu in District Doda.
Organized under the theme "Lavender Blooms, Business
Blooms: Where Aroma Meets Ambition," the festival celebrates the vibrant
lavender cultivation in the region.
The event was inaugurated by Dhananter Singh Kotwal,
Chairman District Development Council Doda, with the traditional lighting of
the lamp.
Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh, Managing
Director JKTPO Khalid Jahangir and Rector Bhaderwah Campus, J.P Singh Jarul
were also present, emphasizing the significance of lavender cultivation to the
local economy and the community.
The festival, organized by Kulraj Singh, Joint Director
Handloom, Jammu, and Incharge GM, JKTPO, showcased a variety of stalls from
different departments, including NRLM, displaying their achievements.
In his address, Khalid Jahangir highlighted the goal of
hosting a world conference on lavender and noted Bhaderwah's prominence in the
country and the world for its "purple revolution." He also mentioned
the organic certification of local products such as walnut, selie honey, and
saffron.
Deputy Commissioner lauded the hard work of progressive
lavender farmers like Touqeer Bhagwan and Bharat Bhushan and emphasized
promoting local indigenous species and connecting buyers with sellers.
On the occasion, the stalls from various departments and
self-help groups were inspected by the dignitaries.
The event was also attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner
Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar, CEO BDA Bal Krishan, district officers, self-help group
members, progressive farmers, students, and the public.