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

<h3>Overview</h3> <p><strong>Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science &amp; Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh</strong> addressed the National Technology Day at <span class="key-term" data-definition="CSIR‑Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR‑IHBT) — A premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research focusing on sustainable utilization of Himalayan biodiversity (GS3: Economy)">CSIR‑IHBT</span>, Palampur. He said the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Himalayan bioresources — Biological resources such as plants, microbes and ecosystems found in the Himalayan region, considered largely untapped for economic use (GS3: Economy, GS4: Ethics)">Himalayan bioresources</span> will become a major engine of growth as India moves toward the vision of <strong>Viksit Bharat 2047</strong>.</p> <h3>Key Developments</h3> <ul> <li>Science‑led interventions in the Himalayas are gaining unprecedented momentum under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</li> <li>Implementation of the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Aroma Mission — A government initiative to promote cultivation of aromatic crops like wild marigold in the Himalayas, creating livelihood opportunities (GS3: Economy)">Aroma Mission</span> has made Himachal Pradesh the leading producer of wild marigold oil, generating substantial income for farmers.</li> <li>The <span class="key-term" data-definition="Floriculture Mission — A scheme aimed at developing flower cultivation and related tourism in Himalayan states, boosting farmer incomes (GS3: Economy)">Floriculture Mission</span> has transformed flower cultivation into a livelihood source; the Tulip Garden in Himachal attracted over <strong>1.5 lakh</strong> visitors this year.</li> <li>Under the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Atmanirbhar Bharat — ‘Self‑reliant India’ policy framework encouraging domestic production and import substitution across sectors (GS3: Economy)">Atmanirbhar Bharat</span> drive, indigenous crops such as Heeng (asafoetida), saffron, cinnamon and monk fruit are being cultivated in high‑altitude zones.</li> <li>New fortified nutritional products for <span class="key-term" data-definition="POSHAN Abhiyaan — The National Nutrition Mission targeting reduction of malnutrition among children, women and adolescent girls (GS3: Economy, GS4: Ethics)">POSHAN Abhiyaan</span> and lifestyle‑disorder formulations have been developed.</li> <li>Advanced <span class="key-term" data-definition="Artificial Intelligence (AI) — Computer systems that mimic human intelligence, used here for precision agriculture and biodiversity research (GS3: Economy)">Artificial Intelligence</span>, genomics and drone‑based precision agriculture are being applied for crop improvement, disease prediction and biodiversity monitoring.</li> </ul> <h3>Important Facts</h3> <ul> <li><span class="key-term" data-definition="CSIR‑Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR‑IHBT) — A premier research in