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 […]
PM Modi flags off Amritsar-Katra Vande Bharat, elevating J&K’s pilgrimage and growth
New Delhi/Katra, August 10, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the Amritsar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in Jammu and Kashmir’s railway infrastructure and pilgrimage accessibility. The high-speed train, launched from Bengaluru’s KSR Railway Station alongside two other Vande Bharat routes, promises to enhance […]
Kashmir apples:Transforming glut into global leverage through strategic storage
Srinagar, August 10, 2025 – Jammu & Kashmir’s apple industry, a cornerstone of India’s horticulture, is at a pivotal moment. Spanning 172,000 hectares, the region produces 2.06 million tonnes of apples annually, accounting for nearly 90% of India’s apple output alongside Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Yet, despite rising yields, a price squeeze driven by import timing […]
Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Insights on Golden Delicious Apple Cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir
The Golden Delicious apple, celebrated for its sweet flavor, crisp texture, and golden-yellow skin, stands as a cornerstone of commercial horticulture, valued for its versatility in fresh consumption and processed products like cider, sauces, and desserts. During a visit to the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST-K) in Srinagar, Union Minister of […]
Piyush Goyal discusses cold chain, Agro-Processing growth with JKPICCA in Srinagar
Srinagar, July 6, 2025: In a significant step toward bolstering Jammu and Kashmir’s agricultural economy, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, met with representatives of the Jammu and Kashmir Fruits and Vegetable Processing and Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA) in Srinagar on Sunday. The meeting centered on strategic initiatives to advance the cold […]
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls on J&K LG Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar
Srinagar, July 4, 2025: In a significant step towards bolstering agriculture and rural development in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, met Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar, during a courtesy visit on Thursday. The meeting was part of the Union […]
Cherry cargo trains by Jammu Railway division boost Kashmir horticulture and farmer incomes
Empowering Cherry Growers: A Historic Leap in Agri-Logistics Srinagar, June 30, 2025 – The Jammu Railway Division of Northern Railway has scripted a new success story for Kashmir’s cherry growers by transporting 334 tonnes of fresh cherries from Katra and Jammu to Mumbai’s Bandra Terminus over the past month. This groundbreaking initiative, launched on May […]
Kashmir cherries go global: First export Lands in Saudi & UAE
Srinagar, June 16, 2025 – In a historic milestone for Jammu and Kashmir’s horticulture industry, the first commercial consignment of premium cherries departed Srinagar on June 13, 2025, bound for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This pioneering export, orchestrated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority in collaboration with […]