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, […]
Pilgrimage boosts tourism across Katra and adjoining destinations
Katra , January 13,2026-With a steady rise in footfall at the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, tourism across Katra and its adjoining destinations has witnessed a significant upswing, bringing renewed economic activity to the region. The surge in pilgrim arrivals has had a cascading effect on nearby religious and tourist spots, revitalising local businesses […]