Pulwama youth turns melon farming into a thriving enterprise under HADP
Pulwama, July 21,2026- Demonstrating how innovation and agriculture can go hand in hand, Mohsin Nazir, a BSc Mathematics graduate from Pulwama, has transformed his passion for farming into a flourishing melon cultivation enterprise under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). His success story is emerging as an inspiration for educated youth to explore agriculture as […]
Pulwama farmer doubles income with lavender cultivation in high-density apple orchard
Pulwama, July 3, 2026 – In a remarkable example of agricultural innovation, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, a progressive farmer from Pulwama, has successfully doubled his income by integrating lavender cultivation with his high-density apple orchard, creating a sustainable and profitable farming model that is inspiring growers across the region. Instead of leaving the space between apple […]
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, […]
ICRISAT and SKUAST-Kashmir: Advancing climate-resilient agriculture in J&K
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 – A high-level delegation from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), comprising Dr. Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General-Research, Dr. Damaris Odeny, and Dr. Manzoor A. Dar, met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday to discuss strategies for advancing climate-resilient agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation was accompanied by Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor […]
Holistic Agriculture Policy Transforming Farmers’ Lives in Jammu & Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha
During a special outreach programme held in Kulgam, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, lauded the transformative impact of the Holistic Agriculture Development Policy (HADP), which has been in effect across the Union Territory since 2022. Speaking at the event, the LG remarked: “The Holistic Agriculture Development Policy has not only […]
KVK Budgam and AICRP on Seed Collaborate to empower tribal farmers through Input distribution programme
Budgam, April 11, 2025 – The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Budgam, in partnership with the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Seed (Crops) NSP, Shalimar, SKUAST-Kashmir, successfully organized an input distribution programme under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) on Friday. This initiative aimed to uplift tribal farmers in the region by providing them with quality […]
RS Pura: Resilience and innovation amidst agricultural challenges
Kashmir, March 06, 2025 | 10:00 AM In the heart of Jammu’s RS Pura, a region renowned for its aromatic basmati rice, farmers are showing remarkable resilience as they face an array of challenges threatening both their livelihoods and the agricultural legacy passed down through generations. RS Pura, often called the “Basmati Bowl” of India, […]
Holistic agricultural transformation: LG Manoj Sinha’s vision for Sustainable Growth in J&K
The core of this program lies in promoting sustainable farming practices that not only boost productivity but also ensure the protection of natural resources. By training farmers and agricultural workers in areas such as organic farming, water conservation, crop diversification, and the use of technology, the UT government hopes to create a resilient agricultural ecosystem […]