Katra farmers embrace floriculture, boosting income through flower cultivation
Katra, August 23,2026- The Agriculture Department in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, is encouraging farmers to adopt floriculture alongside their traditional crops, and for 80-year-old Premu, a farmer from Bhagtha, the shift has brought a tangible improvement in his livelihood — one he attributes directly to sustained government support. Speaking about his experience with flower cultivation, […]
65 Kisan Khidmat Ghars strengthen agriculture in Kishtwar; applications invited for 7 new Krishi Udyami posts
Kishtwar, July 5,2026- In a significant step towards strengthening agricultural extension services in rural areas, the Agriculture Department, Kishtwar, under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), has established 65 Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) across the district to provide farmers with doorstep agricultural services. Out of the 65 sanctioned KKGs, 56 are currently operational, offering a range […]
Purple revolution drives prosperity across Jammu & Kashmir, empowering thousands of farmers
Pulwama, June 23,2026- The vibrant purple fields of lavender spreading across Jammu and Kashmir are not only transforming the landscape but also creating new avenues of prosperity for rural communities. What began as an innovative agricultural initiative has evolved into a thriving “Lavender Economy,” connecting nearly 4,000 farmers to high-value markets and generating sustainable livelihoods […]
HADP high-density scheme boosts Kashmir horticulture
Kashmir, April 6,2026 – The High-Density Plantation scheme under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme is transforming the horticulture landscape in the valley, significantly improving productivity, farm practices, and farmer incomes. With around 3,000 farmers already benefiting, the initiative marks a major shift toward modern, technology-driven agriculture in the region. Launched as part of a broader […]
Iconic GI Bhaderwahi rajma meets R.S. Pura basmati
Kashmir, January 22,2026-In a significant step towards promoting local agricultural heritage and boosting farmer livelihoods, the newly launched ‘Rajma Chol’ brand brings together the GI-tagged Bhaderwahi Rajma and the premium R.S. Pura Basmati rice in a single value-added offering. The initiative aims to strengthen farmer income by focusing on value addition, branding, and collective marketing […]
Kashmir Cherries Go Global: First-Ever Rail Export Marks New Milestone
Srinagar, June 14, 2025 – In a groundbreaking development for Jammu and Kashmir’s fruit industry, the first-ever international consignment of Kashmiri cherries was dispatched via rail on June 13, 2025, from Katra to Mumbai, destined for Saudi Arabia. This milestone, powered by the newly operational Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), marks a transformative moment for local […]
A farmer’s hope: Government schemes and rain revive Udhampur’s strawberry fields
In the quiet village of Chai, nestled in Udhampur district, Rashpal Singh tills the land with a renewed sense of purpose. A strawberry farmer by trade, Rashpal embodies the resilience of rural Jammu and Kashmir, where agriculture remains the backbone of life. For years, he and his fellow farmers faced the unpredictable whims of nature, […]