Farming Is Our Backbone: Tral’s Elder Farmers Speak As Youth Drift Away from Fields
Farming Is Our Backbone: Tral’s Elder Farmers Speak As Youth Drift Away from Fields Tral is situated 40km from Srinagar and located in Pulwama district of Jammu & Kashmir. Agriculture is like the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir, said a man in J&K. There is a hope of a huge harvest in agriculture and there […]
Young artist from Kokernag sketches path to financial independence
ANANTNAG, March 28, 2025 – In the serene hamlet of Sagam in Kokernag, nestled within South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, a 22-year-old college student is redefining success through the stroke of a pencil. This young sketch artist has transformed creativity into a source of financial independence, emerging as a beacon of artistic excellence and entrepreneurial spirit […]
J&K: Strawberry Farmer Earns Big & Creates Jobs with Govt Support!
J&K: Strawberry Farmer Earns Big & Creates Jobs with Govt Support. I have been growing strawberry for five years. Every year I increase my Kanal area. I am earning well and giving employment to 3-4 people, said a strawberry farmer in Jammu & Kashmir’s Udhampur area belonging to Thalora village. The Indian Government has provided […]
5 Key MSME Trends To Watch In Jammu And Kashmir This Year
5 Key MSME Trends To Watch In Jammu And Kashmir This Year. I am very happy to be a part of this conclave focused on the development of the MSME sector, , said the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha addressing the Indian Chamber of Commerce’s MSME Conclave 2025. All the participants […]
Beekeeping booms in Udhampur as favourable weather fuels apiculture surge
Udhampur, March 25, 2025 – Apiculture in Udhampur has seen a remarkable upswing this year, driven by unusually favourable climatic conditions that have created an ideal environment for honey production. Local beekeepers, including seasoned veteran Abdul Gani from Thaplal, Batote, are reaping the benefits of this natural boon, marking a promising season for the region’s […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha attends Krishak Mela, inaugurates key facilities at SKUAST Jammu
Jammu, March 25, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the ‘Krishak Mela 2025’ at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology in Jammu, marking a significant step towards advancing agricultural development in the Union Territory. During the event, LG Sinha inaugurated four new facilities on the campus, aimed at […]
Farmer Kewal Kumar thrives with chemical-free jaggery unit under PMFME scheme
Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, March 21, 2025 – Kewal Kumar, a dedicated sugarcane farmer from Dahanu village in Udhampur district, has emerged as a success story in sustainable agriculture. With support from the Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme, Kumar has established a thriving chemical-free jaggery making unit, contributing to both local […]
Rooftop Solar Success and Challenges in Jammu and Kashmir under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Jammu and Kashmir, March 21, 2025 – The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a flagship initiative to provide free electricity through rooftop solar installations, has seen notable success across households in Jammu and Kashmir. Launched in February 2024, the scheme has empowered many residents with clean energy, aligning with India’s renewable energy goals. However, […]
Baramulla leads as Jammu & Kashmir dominates India’s apple production
Srinagar, March 12, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir, responsible for approximately three-fourths of India’s apple output, continues to solidify its position as the nation’s apple basket, with Baramulla emerging as the top-producing district. According to recent agricultural data, the region’s apple industry thrives across several key districts, contributing significantly to both local and national economies. […]
J&K farmer applauds ₹815 Crore agriculture development scheme
Reasi, March 12, 2025 – Nek Ram, a farmer from District Reasi who operates a mushroom unit under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), has lauded the Jammu and Kashmir government’s recent budget allocation of ₹815 crore for the development of the agriculture sector in the Union Territory. The announcement, made as part of the […]