Constraints

CONSTRAINTS

    According to one estimate, against the world trade of Rs.11,900 crores, the Indian share is only 2%. This clearly indicates that the rate of growth of these crops in relation to their economic prospects is not at all satisfactory. Perhaps inefficient organization, lack of research, unplanned exploitation of natural resources, failure to grow them on a large scale, inferior methods of production, malpractices and adulteration are some of the reasons for present poor state of affairs. It is unfortunate that with almost all types of climate and soil existing in our vast country, the possibilities of raising large-scale plantations of essentials oil bearing plants on scientific lines has not been explored. It is a pity that interspaces in the perennial plantations, vast stretches of forests and lands as barren, waste and marginal are lying fallow, when they can be gainfully used to raise aromatic raw materials.

    The inadequate research support for the cultivation of aromatic crops and extraction of essential oils and perfumes is visible in spite of many of the institutions that undertake research on aromatic crops in India.

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