Kadamba introduced Palmarosa under the Government of India’s Aroma Mission (CSIR–CIMAP), enabling farmers to cultivate a drought-resistant aromatic crop.
Background
Cymbopogon martini is a grass of the lemongrass genus, native to India and Indochina and widely cultivated for its aromatic oil.
With value addition through essential-oil extraction, farmers — especially women — have entered micro-enterprises, enhancing income and rural entrepreneurship while building resilience against climate challenges.
