LG Manoj Sinha urges AI-Driven farming, calls SKUAST-K a ‘Mini India’
Srinagar, November 1, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the Student Induction Programme “Deeksharambh” at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-Kashmir, organised under the theme “Anekta Mein Ekta Diwas” to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized the vital role of agriculture […]
165 cases approved under HADP and JKCIP for agriculture sector development in Shopian
Shopian, October 28,2025: In a major push toward boosting the agriculture sector in south Kashmir, the District Administration Shopian has approved 165 cases under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme and the Jammu and Kashmir Credit Incentive Programme . The initiative aims to enhance farm productivity, promote sustainable practices, and strengthen rural livelihoods across the district. […]
From snow to soil: Gulmarg’s ‘Aloo Pahad’ grows Kashmir’s golden potatoes
Gulmarg, October 27,2025: Beyond its world-famous ski slopes and mesmerising tourist appeal, Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district is quietly emerging as an agricultural innovation hub — home to a unique project known as “Aloo Pahad” (Potato Hill). This high-altitude farming zone produces disease-free, high-yield potato varieties such as Kufri Chipsona, Surya, and Thar, grown […]
Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta delivers 100,000 hybrid seedlings to Marh farmers under HADP for sustainable growth
Jammu, October 23, 2025 – In a significant move towards agricultural modernization, Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta distributed 1 lakh high-yielding hybrid vegetable seedlings to Marh block farmers yesterday under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The scheme, to boost productivity and farmers’ earnings, is a significant milestone in Jammu and Kashmir agriculture. The seedlings, […]
Young innovator from Anantnag builds 500m ropeway to transport apples
Anantnag, 22 September,2025: In a remarkable display of ingenuity and resourcefulness, 26-year-old Ovais Ahmad Khan from Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, has built a 500-meter-long ropeway using old vehicle parts to transport apple boxes from his orchard, located at a staggering altitude of 6,000 feet. This innovation is not only easing the arduous task of moving […]
Kashmir fruit growers get relief as government deploys SRTC trucks for timely transport
Srinagar, 18 September,2025: In a major relief for fruit growers across the Kashmir Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has deployed State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) trucks to ensure the timely and hassle-free transportation of horticultural produce to bigger markets outside the Union Territory. The move is being seen as a significant step to support […]
DDC Poonch reviews progress of Holistic Agriculture Development programme
POONCH, September 11, 2025: District Development Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma chaired a meeting to assess the implementation and achievements under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), focusing on enhancing agricultural growth in the district.Officers from Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries departments delivered detailed presentations on program registrations, approvals, farmer enrollments, and key project advancements. […]
HADP midterm review: Dr Mangla Rai, Atal Dulloo chart 25-year J&K agriculture strategy
Srinagar , September 11, 2025- The three-day Apex Committee midterm review of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program concluded in Srinagar with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo leading a dynamic brainstorming session to craft a transformative 25-year agricultural strategy for Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, aimed at ensuring long-term prosperity and sustainability for the region’s agriculture sector, […]
CM Omar Abdullah commits to farmer empowerment in J&K’s agriculture
Srinagar, September 10, 2025 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed that agriculture remains the economic backbone of Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising his government’s commitment to empowering farmers during a recent address. Highlighting the formation of the Apex Committee for Holistic Agriculture Development, chaired by renowned agricultural scientist Dr. Mangla Rai, Abdullah outlined ambitious plans to transform J&K’s agricultural sector and allied industries, ensuring sustainable growth and prosperity for farmers.The Apex […]
Nano Urea First Used in J&K I Transforming Agriculture & Health in India | LG Manoj Sinha
Nano Urea First Used in J&K I Transforming Agriculture & Health in India | LG Manoj Sinha Today, it would be appropriate to say that great success has been achieved in nanotechnology applications in many technology sectors and industrial sectors, and in bringing remarkable improvement and revolutionary changes in these areas, said the Lieutenant Governor […]