Terror Hideout To Purple Revolution: How Lavender Changed Fate Of A Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir
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Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the transformation of Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir from a former terror hideout into a lavender farming hub during 'Mann Ki Baat'.
Background
Bhadarwah is located in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. The cultivation of lavender has created new income sources for farmers and attracted both domestic and international buyers, contributing to regional tourism.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceBhadarwah is a town located in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir
- FactLavender cultivation in Bhaderwah has attracted both domestic and international buyers
- PostDr Jitendra Singh highlighted the initiative as a success of entrepreneurship in the region
For Mains
Q. Discuss how promoting high-value horticulture and entrepreneurship can serve as a tool for internal security and economic development in conflict-prone regions of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Economic diversification: Transitioning from subsistence farming to high-value export crops like lavender
- Security-Development nexus: Utilizing economic opportunity to counter radicalization in former terror-affected zones
- Entrepreneurial inclusivity: Empowering local farmers without requiring formal advanced degrees
Keywords: Economic transformation · High-value horticulture · Internal security · Rural entrepreneurship · Livelihood diversification
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