Maharastra State has varying soil types and agro-climatic conditions, which offers tremendous scope for cultivation of Aromatic plants. The regions like, Western Ghats, Konkan, Satpuda hills, Sahyadri ranges, Melghat etc, are the hotspots of Aromatic plants. There is an ever increasing demand of natural -food, pharmaceutical, perfumery, flavours and cosmetic products based on aromatic plants[18-19]. In view of the present status of aromatic plants used in various industries, there is a need to pay attention on the cultivation and conservation of aromatic plants which are extensively used by the industries. Currently, the demand for these plants and their derivatives has increased because they are natural, eco-friendly and generally recognized as safe products[17]. The present research paper aims in creating awareness amongst farmers, enterpreneurs, industrialists and educated youth of Maharashtra regarding the potential of aromatic plants and trade of products obtained from them as a source of economic upliftment/employment.
