Jitendra Singh hosts J&K students on Bharat Darshan tour in Delhi; cites Purple Revolution
On 13 October 2024, in Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh hosted a luncheon interaction with students from Jammu and Kashmir on a Bharat Darshan tour.
Summary
On 13 October 2024, in Delhi, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh hosted a luncheon interaction with students from Jammu and Kashmir visiting Delhi under the Bharat Darshan programme. He advised them to learn new technologies and explore start-up avenues, spoke about the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, and described the Purple Revolution, under which youth in J&K grow lavender and distil perfume and oil from it.
Key facts
- Date
- 13 Oct 2024, Delhi
- Host
- Dr Jitendra Singh
- Guests
- J&K students on Bharat Darshan tour
- Purple Revolution
- Lavender cultivation and distillation in J&K
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The 'Purple Revolution' mentioned by Dr Jitendra Singh to J&K students on 13 October 2024 is linked to the cultivation of:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Lavender
PIB (13 Oct 2024): the Purple Revolution benefits J&K youth who grow lavender and distil perfume and oil from it.