Pulwama, April 02: The Field Station of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) at Bonera in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district hosted a one day Tulip Show on Wednesday.
Authorities revealed that CSIR-IIIM has launched a focused program under the supervision and mentorship of Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology to work on indigenous tulip bulb production.
Authorities told that under the initiative around one lakh tulip bulbs have been cultivated across 12 kanals of land at the Field Station.
“The program aims to reduce import dependency, promote domestic tulip cultivation, and foster an agritech ecosystem,” the authorities said.
The Field Station was opened to the public on Wednesday drawing a good response. Students and general public were enthralled by the vibrant tulip fields, experiencing first-hand the breath-taking bloom and the region’s untapped floricultural potential.
“This initiative aligns with the national mission of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, reducing reliance on imported bulbs while creating economic opportunities for local farmers,” said a CSIR-IIIM scientist.
Officials from CSIR-IIIM underscored the importance of scientific innovation in agriculture, emphasizing that the program will pave the way for self-sufficiency in tulip production, benefiting farmers and the broader economy.
According to officials this initiative is expected to strengthen the floriculture industry, drive commercial cultivation, and generate employment opportunities, marking a transformative step in the region’s agricultural landscape.
