केंद्रीय मंत्री जितेंद्र सिंह ने हिमालयी बायोइकोनॉमी को विकसित भारत 2047 के प्रमुख चालक के रूप में चिन्हित किया

Overview Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science &amp; Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the National Technology Day at CSIR‑IHBT , Palampur. He said the Himalayan bioresources will become a major engine of growth as India moves toward the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 . Key Developments Science‑led interventions in the Himalayas are gaining unprecedented momentum under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Implementation of the Aroma Mission has made Himachal Pradesh the leading producer of wild marigold oil, generating substantial income for farmers. The Floriculture Mission has transformed flower cultivation into a livelihood source; the Tulip Garden in Himachal attracted over 1.5 lakh visitors this year. Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat drive, indigenous crops such as Heeng (asafoetida), saffron, cinnamon and monk fruit are being cultivated in high‑altitude zones. New fortified nutritional products for POSHAN Abhiyaan and lifestyle‑disorder formulations have been developed. Advanced Artificial Intelligence , genomics and drone‑based precision agriculture are being applied for crop improvement, disease prediction and biodiversity monitoring. Important Facts <span class="key-term" data-definition="CSIR‑Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR‑IHBT) — A premier research in