Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity: Survey and identification of selected lesser known aromatic plants viz. Lantana (Lantana camara), Surai (Cupressus torulosa), Gania grass (Cymbopogon distans), Kalabansa (Eupatorium adenophorum) and Artemisia (Artemisia vulgaris)

• New essential oils will be introduced to industry and trade from Himalayan region.

• Opportunities for supplementary income to local inhabitants and entrepreneurs by converting these waste lesser known aromatic plants/ obnoxious weeds into ‘Aroma Wealth’.

• Setting up of new micro enterprises in mountains of Uttarakhand.

• Marketing linkages of these minor essential oils would be established.

Studies on physicochemical, therapeutic properties and safety data.

• Sustainable solutions to the environmental problems and lower green house effects.

• Revival of endemic biodiversity.

• New utilizable approach for management of the obnoxious weeds.

Study of sensory properties for perfumery applications.

• Data on economic valuation of the species diversity, habitats, landscapes and ecosystem services conducted.

• Literature survey to identify the locations

• Preparation of Herbarium specimens

Study for applications and compatibility of such minor oils in fragrance and aromatherapy blends.

• Scientific evidences and databases developed/ augmented/ disseminated.

•litereature survey of workdone

• isolation of essential oil

Providing supplementary livelihood to local inhabitant through sustainable utilization (harvesting and distillation) of lesser known aromatic plants, which goes otherwise waste.

• Alternative livelihood means giving emphasis on green job creation explored; and

• Value addition in local products and value chain established.