Haryana Farmers to Triple Profits with Herbal Farming, Global Supply Planned

• Haryana government plans to transform the state into a 'herbal hub' by promoting medicinal plant cultivation.
• Farmers are expected to earn three times more profit from herbal farming compared to traditional crops like wheat and paddy.
• The state will implement region-wise soil mapping to determine the most suitable medicinal plants for each district, such as aloe vera on sandy soil and turmeric on fertile soil.
• The government will support marketing efforts, helping farmers sell their produce globally and connecting them directly with large companies and buyers through an e-Aushadhi portal.
• Medicinal plants like turmeric, amla, aloe vera, shatavari, mulethi, tulsi, ashwagandha, stevia, harad, and baelpatra will be cultivated, with 4557 hectares already under herbal farming.

Why It Matters: Haryana is set to become a global herbal hub, boosting farmer income and promoting medicinal plant cultivation.