Srinagar, April 28 -- Jammu and Kashmir is fast emerging as a hub for the medicinal plant industry. Six Memorandums of Understanding were signed between farmers and industry stakeholders for the assured supply of raw medicinal plant material during a buyer-seller meet at Bhaderwah. The initiative was aimed at strengthening the supply chain and market linkages in the medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) sector.  The meet marks a transition from a subsidy-driven approach to a market-led ecosystem, where assured buy-back arrangements, industry partnerships, and value chain development are central to sustainability. It is an attempt to strengthen both forward and backward linkages, ensuring the availability of quality...