J&K agriculture: Science meets growth
Kashmir, January 3,2025-The agricultural sector of Jammu & Kashmir remains the backbone of the region’s rural economy, with nearly 70 percent of the population dependent on agriculture and allied activities. Together, agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and fisheries contribute around 20 percent to the UT’s GDP, with crops accounting for 11–12 percent, livestock 5–6 percent, and fisheries […]
CM Omar Abdullah applauds women achievers at SKUAST-K 6th Convocation
Srinagar, July 4, 2025 – At the 6th Convocation Ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Kashmir) held at the Shalimar Convention Centre, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed immense pride in the outstanding achievements of female students, who secured the majority of gold medals. Highlighting their success, he warmly congratulated the students and […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha attends SKUAST-K 6th Convocation
Srinagar, July 4, 2025 – The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Kashmir) marked a significant milestone with its 6th Convocation Ceremony held at the Shalimar Convention Centre in Srinagar. The event, graced by distinguished dignitaries, highlighted the university’s contributions to the agricultural sector in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and celebrated the remarkable achievements […]
Nasreen Akhter: Leading sustainable farming with high-tech poly greenhouse under HADP
BHADARWAH, March 28, 2025 – Nasreen Akhter, a post-graduate farmer from Jammu and Kashmir, has emerged as a trailblazer in sustainable agriculture by establishing a high-tech poly greenhouse under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). With a unit cost of Rs 21.67 lakhs and a subsidy of Rs 20.58 lakhs from the government, her innovative […]
Over 400 sericulture farmers participate at Resham Krishi Mela in Pampore
Pampore, March 18, 2025: The Resham Krishi Mela in Pampore witnessed an overwhelming participation of over 400 sericulture farmers, highlighting the growing importance of sericulture in the region. The event, aimed at promoting the silk industry and providing support to farmers, featured various demonstrations, training sessions, and discussions on the latest techniques and innovations in […]
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union minister, launches CSIR’s E-Tractor roadshow in Jammu
Jammu I March 7, 2025 A groundbreaking step towards sustainable agriculture was taken today as Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh flagged off the CSIR-developed e-tractor roadshow from Jammu, marking a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of eco-friendly and technology-driven farming solutions. A Nationwide Journey Begins The e-tractor, initially unveiled in Delhi, has embarked on an […]
Women innovators from Kashmir, Simran Altaf and Syed Fakiha, develop groundbreaking soil testing drone
Srinagar, March 06, 2025 | 1:00 PM Simran Altaf and Syed Fakiha’s Innovation Could Revolutionise Agriculture In an exciting development that is generating significant buzz across Jammu and Kashmir, two young women from the region, Simran Altaf and Syed Fakiha, are being celebrated for their creation of a drone designed to perform real-time soil testing. […]