Question : Doda – Kishtwar recently(February 2022) came into limelight. Which of the following is correct reason for this ?
a. Lavender of Kishtwar
b. Rattle Hydropower Project of Doda
c. Lavender of Doda & Kishtwar’s Rattle Hydropower Project
d. None of the above
Ans. c.
Related facts —
- Doda – Kishtwar recently(February 2022) came into limelight.
- Reason —
- Lavender has been designated as Doda brand product, while Kishtwar’s Rattle Hydropower Project has been revived after over eight years.
- This announcement has recently been made by Union Minister and MP from Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha constituency, Dr Jitendra Singh.
- He was chairing the District Development Coordination & Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meetings of districts Doda and Kishtwar respectively.
- Key points —
- Doda is the birthplace of India’s Purple Revolution (Aroma Mission).
- Khilani – Goha – Sudhmahadev National highway, also linking Kalota and Humbal, and National High Altitude Medicinal Plant Bhaderwah will become functional early next year in district Doda.
- Khilani – Goha – Sudhmahadev National highway is providing crucial connectivity and employment in the region.
- Rattle Project, which will along with Pakkal-Dul project and Kiru project make the entire region Power-surplus.
By – Pankaj Pandey
Link:
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1800121