Fragrance spreading in Odisha’s tribal pockets
Odisha’s tribal communities, which have faced challenges due to their reliance on rainfed agriculture and scarce natural resources, have been infused with new hope. High-value aromatic crops and floriculture have recently emerged as ways to enrich their livelihood.
After the fairly successful introduction of aromatic plants in the neighbouring Nabarangpur district, where tribal farmers showed a keen interest in diversifying from their traditional maize crops, the Koraput district administration in southern Odisha has followed suit. With the help of the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) in Lucknow, it has recently introduced different aromatic plants, including menthol mint (the CIM-Unnati variety), rosemary (Hariyali variety), patchouli (CIM-Samarth), damask roses (Ranisahiba), chamomile, and geraniums (CIM-Bharat)…….
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