Agriculture first key to Aatmanirbhar J&K: LG Manoj Sinha
Kashmir, February 11,2026: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has emphasised that the ‘Agriculture First’ policy will play a crucial role in building a Developed India and an Aatmanirbhar Jammu & Kashmir, asserting that agriculture and allied sectors remain the backbone of economic stability and prosperity. Addressing scientists and officers, the LG highlighted that despite relentless challenges […]
J&K agriculture: Science meets growth
Kashmir, January 3,2025-The agricultural sector of Jammu & Kashmir remains the backbone of the region’s rural economy, with nearly 70 percent of the population dependent on agriculture and allied activities. Together, agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and fisheries contribute around 20 percent to the UT’s GDP, with crops accounting for 11–12 percent, livestock 5–6 percent, and fisheries […]
Young innovator from Anantnag builds 500m ropeway to transport apples
Anantnag, 22 September,2025: In a remarkable display of ingenuity and resourcefulness, 26-year-old Ovais Ahmad Khan from Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, has built a 500-meter-long ropeway using old vehicle parts to transport apple boxes from his orchard, located at a staggering altitude of 6,000 feet. This innovation is not only easing the arduous task of moving […]