Union Minister Jitendra Singh On Success Of J&K's Bhaderwah Lavender Fields, Breaking Startup Myths

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 4th Lavender Festival in Bhaderwah valley, highlighting significant infrastructure development since 2014 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. He emphasized how lavender cultivation has transformed Bhaderwah into a national hub for aroma-based entrepreneurship and startups, citing PM Modi's vision of "startup India" and science-driven development as key factors in the region's success. He also credited the government's proactive policy changes, particularly after the scrapping of Article 370, for the transformation. The Union Minister acknowledged the positive impact on the local economy and highlighted the rise of lavender startups despite challenges faced by the community initially.