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Saffron and Heeng Production
June 12 , 2020
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- 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.
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