Lucknow | The CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow, has inaugurated a four-day training programme from July 7–10, 2026, with the objective of enhancing farmers’ income. The programme is focused on “Production, Primary Processing and Marketing of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.”
A total of 77 participants, including 13 women farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, and rural youth from 15 states across the country, are participating in the programme. The training covers scientific cultivation practices of economically important crops such as mentha, vetiver, tulsi, lemongrass, and aloe vera. Participants are also being trained in modern primary processing techniques, including essential oil extraction and safe storage, as well as effective marketing strategies to help them connect directly with suitable markets and industries. The programme was inaugurated on July 7, 2026.
Welcoming the participants, Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Chief Scientist and Programme Coordinator, outlined the objectives and structure of the training programme. He said that during the four-day programme, scientists from CSIR-CIMAP will provide detailed information on the cultivation of economically important medicinal and aromatic plants, along with scientific techniques for processing and storage. These technologies will help farmers produce high-quality products that meet national and international standards, enabling them to receive better market prices. He further highlighted that crops such as lemongrass, palmarosa, geranium, and tulsi are in strong demand globally due to rising demand for their essential oils.
In his message, Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi , Director, CSIR-CIMAP, stated that such training programmes play a significant role in connecting farmers with modern technologies, thereby enhancing their income and creating better livelihood opportunities. He emphasized that CSIR-CIMAP is continuously working to transfer scientific research and innovative technologies to farmers, enabling them to directly benefit from the latest advancements.
During the technical sessions, participants were provided with detailed information on advanced cultivation practices for mentha, scientific cultivation of chamomile and isabgol, improved production technologies for Java grass, vetiver, and rose, as well as techniques for distillation and value addition.
Scientists, technical officers, research scholars, and other staff members of CSIR-CIMAP were present on the occasion.
