The Institute of Himalyan Bio resource Technology has partnered with the Department of Agriculture; Himachal Pradesh will join hands to boost the production of Heeng and Saffron in India.
Saffron and Heeng are the most precious and valuable spices in the world.
A large amount of Saffron is being imported into India.
Currently, Saffron cultivation is done only in Jammu and Kashmir.
Now, Saffron cultivation is to be introduced in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh as well.
Similarly, there is no production of heeng in the country.
Heeng is a perennial plant.
It produces oleo-gum resin from its roots after 5 years of plantation.