Bhaderwah in the foothills of middle Himalayas of Doda district, which once was a hotbed of terrorism, has emerged as “lavender valley” of Jammu and Kashmir. The successful “purple revolution” in the scenic valley surrounded by snow clad peaks has not only brought it the title of India’s “lavender capital” but also attracted states like Meghalaya, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. Now, they, too, want to adopt lavender cultivation. The cultivation of lavender has become possible because of the initiatives of the government and some progressive farmers led by 34-year-old…
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