Kashmiri Saffron gains global spotlight as PM Modi presents it to President Putin
Kashmir, December 9,2025- The world has long admired the aroma, quality, and uniqueness of Kashmiri saffron, but it was recently placed firmly on the global diplomatic map. During a high-profile meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the prized Kashmiri saffron to Russian President Vladimir Putin, symbolising India’s rich heritage and premium agricultural identity. Officials said […]
A Touch of Kashmir: Modi gifts premium Saffron to Putin
Kashmir, December 5,2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a curated set of traditional Indian gifts to Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the iconic Kashmiri saffron standing out as one of the key highlights. The gesture came during bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening the long-standing India–Russia strategic partnership. According to official sources, the gift assortment showcased […]
Kerala innovator uses aeroponics to grow Kashmiri Saffron on his terrace
Kashmir, November 12,2025: In a remarkable example of innovation and sustainable farming, a man from Thrissur, Kerala, has successfully cultivated Kashmiri saffron — one of the world’s most precious and climate-sensitive crops — on his rooftop using aeroponic technology. Defying traditional growing conditions that confine saffron cultivation to the cold climes of Kashmir’s Pampore region, […]
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 […]
Kashmir’s Saffron Queen Goes Global
Pampore, Jammu and Kashmir, June 14, 2025 – Noushaba Jeelani, widely recognized as the ‘Saffron Queen of Kashmir,’ has redefined the saffron industry with her brand Noush, blending cultural heritage with a mission of women’s empowerment. By exporting premium, GI-tagged Kashmiri saffron to Europe and the Middle East, Jeelani has revitalized a traditional crop while […]
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Visits IIKSTC, Saffron Trading Centre in Pampore to Boost Global Trade
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Visits IIKSTC, Saffron Trading Centre in Pampore to Boost Global Trade Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visited the India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC) in Pampore, Jammu & Kashmir, to assess the advancements in saffron cultivation, processing, and global trade. Pampore, known as the Saffron Capital of India, produces the world-famous […]