Our mission
To raise farm incomes in the Himalayan region through quality cultivation, value addition and fair, direct marketing of medicinal and aromatic plants.
About HMAP
A cooperative of farmers from the Bhaderwah valley who grow, process and sell medicinal and aromatic crops together.
Our story
For generations, families in the Bhaderwah valley farmed maize and vegetables on small, sloping plots. Incomes were low and wild animals often destroyed crops. When lavender and other aromatic crops were introduced in the region, a group of farmers saw a better future and decided to grow, process and market together.
HMAP was registered as a cooperative so that farmers own the business, from the distillation unit to the brand. Today our members supply oils, hydrosols and dried herbs to customers, manufacturers and exporters across India.
- Farmer members
- 450+
- Villages
- 18
- Acres cultivated
- 320+
- Established
- 2021
Our vision
A thriving, farmer-owned aromatic economy in the Chenab valley, known worldwide for pure, traceable Himalayan products.
What we do
Cultivation support
Quality planting material, crop planning and field visits for every member.
Processing & value addition
Cooperative-owned distillation and drying units close to the villages.
Collective marketing
Assured buyback, fair prices and direct sales to consumers and industry.
Training & schemes
Hands-on training and help accessing government schemes and credit.
For farmers
Grow with HMAP
Farmers from Bhaderwah and nearby villages can become members to get quality planting material, training, assured buyback and a share in the profits.
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