Big credit push for J&K: NABARD pegs potential at ₹49,795.58 Cr
Jammu, February 3,2026- The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has estimated a priority sector credit potential of ₹49,795.58 crore for Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting significant opportunities for growth across agriculture, MSMEs, allied sectors, and rural infrastructure. The assessment was unveiled with the release of the NABARD Focus Paper by Chief Secretary Atal […]
Pulwama’s Entrepreneur Starts Organic Fertiliser Unit, Sees District-Wide Demand
Pulwama’s Entrepreneur Starts Organic Fertiliser Unit, Sees District-Wide Demand For ten years I have worked as a Biotechnology teacher. My younger brother is M Sc in Biotechnology. He gave a suggestion to start an organic fertiliser unit in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. So we started in 2018. We started a small vermi compost unit. The […]
Autumn turns to spring in Shopian as apple trees bloom unseasonably in November
Shopian, November 2,2025: In an unusual and visually striking phenomenon, apple trees across parts of Kashmir, especially in Shopian district, are blooming in November, a time when orchards are typically preparing for winter dormancy. Farmers and locals have been surprised to see fresh blossoms emerging amid autumn leaves, turning the landscape into an uncanny mix […]
SKUAST-K’s Gramapriya Chicks uplift tribal families in Ganderbal with #SEWAPARV
Srinagar, October 5, 2025 – In a significant step towards enhancing rural livelihoods and nutritional security, the Livestock Production and Management (LPM) Division of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) distributed improved Gramapriya chicks to 40 tribal families from the Ganderbal district. The event, held at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences […]
Kashmiri apples gain lifeline as railways launch special parcel vans to Delhi and Jammu
SRINAGAR, 11 September ,2025 — In a significant boost to Kashmir’s horticulture sector, Indian Railways launched two dedicated parcel vans on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to transport Kashmiri apples from Budgam station to Delhi and Jammu. This initiative aims to provide a faster, safer, and more reliable alternative to the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44), which […]
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 […]
JPP-RCS train boosts Kashmir’s apple trade with daily Budgam-Delhi service
SRINAGAR, 5 September 2025 — In a significant boost for Kashmir’s apple growers, the Railway Board has greenlit a daily Joint Parcel Product–Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) train from Budgam to New Delhi, set to commence in September 2025. This game-changing initiative aims to ensure faster, direct, and reliable transportation of the Valley’s prized apple produce […]
SKUAST-Kashmir team engages with JKRLM SHG members in Teetwal, Kupwara
KUPWARA, August 30, 2025: A team from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir) visited Teetwal block in Kupwara district to interact with Self-Help Group (SHG) members associated with the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM). The visit focused on empowering rural women through sustainable agricultural practices and livelihood opportunities.During the […]
Kashmir’s almond heritage wanes as apple orchards flourish
Srinagar, August 22, 2025 – Kashmir, long celebrated for its lush almond orchards, is witnessing a quiet transformation. The region’s iconic almond trees, woven into its cultural and poetic heritage, are being uprooted to make way for high-density apple orchards, driven by economic pressures, environmental challenges, and shifting agricultural priorities.Economic Pull of Apples: The shift […]
Baramulla boot camp: Empowering aspiring entrepreneurs
Srinagar/Jammu, August 20, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has launched a series of boot camps under the J&K Startup Idea Challenge, a flagship initiative aligned with the J&K Startup Policy 2024–27. Aimed at fostering entrepreneurial thinking and nurturing youth-led innovation, the boot camps kicked off on Tuesday across colleges and universities […]