𝐂𝐒𝐈𝐑-𝐈𝐈𝐈𝐌 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐫

New Delhi, April 4: Kashmir’s iconic tulip gardens, a major tourist attraction, are set to benefit from a significant initiative by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu. As part of the CSIR Floriculture Mission, the institute is working to indigenize tulip bulb production, reduce reliance on imports, and boost farmers’ income.

Since launching tulip cultivation at its Bonera Station in 2022, CSIR-IIIM has expanded production from 10,000 to over one lakh bulbs within two years, covering more than 12 kanals of land this season. The initiative aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and aims to position Jammu and Kashmir as a hub for tulip bulb production.

During a media interaction at the Tulip Garden in Bonera, CSIR-IIIM Director Dr. Zabeer Ahmed emphasized that eight tulip varieties are under research to develop indigenous bulbs, assess morphological characteristics, and establish agro-technological protocols. The goal is to reduce import dependence, create economic opportunities for farmers, and enhance the floriculture sector’s growth.

The newly developed Tulip Garden-cum-Experimental Field in Pulwama has already attracted thousands of visitors. By integrating scientific advancements with floriculture tourism, CSIR-IIIM is fostering self-reliance in tulip production while boosting the region’s economic potential.