At which place is the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP) in Uttarakhand situated?

Bhagwanpur
Rudrapur
Kashipur
Selaqui

The correct answer is (d) Selaqui.

The Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP) is an institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) located in Selaqui, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India. It was established in 1986 with the objective of promoting the cultivation and utilization of aromatic plants in India. The CAP undertakes research, development, and extension activities in the field of aromatic plants. It also provides training and consultancy services to farmers, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders in the aromatic plants sector.

The CAP has a well-equipped laboratory for carrying out research on aromatic plants. The laboratory has facilities for the analysis of essential oils, the extraction of essential oils, and the evaluation of the quality of essential oils. The CAP also has a greenhouse and a field trial area for conducting research on the cultivation of aromatic plants.

The CAP has been successful in developing several new varieties of aromatic plants. These varieties are being cultivated by farmers in different parts of India. The CAP has also developed several technologies for the extraction of essential oils from aromatic plants. These technologies are being used by farmers and entrepreneurs to extract essential oils from aromatic plants.

The CAP has been providing training and consultancy services to farmers, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders in the aromatic plants sector. The CAP has trained over 10,000 farmers in the cultivation of aromatic plants. The CAP has also provided consultancy services to over 100 entrepreneurs in the setting up of essential oil extraction units.

The CAP has played a significant role in promoting the cultivation and utilization of aromatic plants in India. The CAP has developed several new varieties of aromatic plants, developed several technologies for the extraction of essential oils from aromatic plants, and provided training and consultancy services to farmers, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders in the aromatic plants sector.

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