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Cultivation of Heeng (Asafoetida) has been started in which state/ UT?
A)
Jammu & Kashmir
B)
Himachal Pradesh
C)
Sikkim
D)
Uttarakhand

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Himachal Pradesh



CSIR institute of Himalayan Bioresources Technology (IHBT), Palampur (HP) has started a project in the village Kwaring in Lahaul Vally of Himachal Pradesh to cultivate Heeng. Currently about 1200 tonnes of raw heeng is imported in India from Iran, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.

Published On : May 11, 2021
Category : Agriculture
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