IWMP Rajouri bags Janbhagidari Cup, ₹20 lakh award
Rajouri, December 27,2025: The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP), Rajouri, implemented in Block Doongi, has won the prestigious Watershed Janbhagidari Cup along with a ₹20 lakh cash award for exemplary community participation and sustainable watershed development. The achievement marks a major milestone for Rajouri district, reflecting the strong involvement of local communities in planning and […]
Sustainable Farming Takes Root in Rajouri: 50 Farmers Train for a Chemical-Free Future
Sustainable Farming Takes Root in Rajouri: 50 Farmers Train for a Chemical-Free Future I grow vegetables. Abid Hussain, vegetable farmer in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir says, we used to grow corn but there is no benefit in it. Now we grow vegetables such as radish, spinach, kadam, turnip, coriander. There is a lot of hard […]
SKUAST-K workshop explores agroforestry innovations for Kashmir’s organic future
SRINAGAR, October 10, 2025 – A transformative two-day brainstorming workshop on “Integrating #Agroforestry for #Sustainable #OrganicFarming in #Kashmir” began at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Faculty of Forestry, Benehama, Ganderbal. Organized under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) Project – Alternate Agriculture System for Sustainability, the event aims to chart a […]
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 […]
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 […]
LG Manoj Sinha hails women-led agricultural innovation at SKUAST-Jammu
JAMMU, August 5, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized the pivotal role of women in transforming the agriculture and allied sectors during his address at the 9th Convocation Ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Jammu). Highlighting the theme of women-led development, Sinha lauded the contributions of Nari Shakti (women power) in driving innovation, enhancing […]
Self Help Group women cultivating sustainable futures with UMEED in Kupwara
In the verdant valleys of Kupwara, women from marginalised communities are scripting a story of resilience and empowerment through Self-Help Groups under the UMEED scheme of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM). These groups are not only fostering financial independence but also cultivating sustainable futures by launching eco-friendly businesses and promoting community development. […]
Kashmir’s first organic mealworm farm pioneers sustainable agriculture
Srinagar, March 22, 2025 – In a groundbreaking stride for sustainable farming in the Kashmir Valley, entrepreneur Mohammed Zubair has launched the region’s first organic mealworm farm, transforming adversity into opportunity and positioning Kashmir as an unlikely hub for alternative protein innovation. His journey began amid personal and economic challenges, potentially linked to the region’s […]
Holistic agricultural transformation: LG Manoj Sinha’s vision for Sustainable Growth in J&K
The core of this program lies in promoting sustainable farming practices that not only boost productivity but also ensure the protection of natural resources. By training farmers and agricultural workers in areas such as organic farming, water conservation, crop diversification, and the use of technology, the UT government hopes to create a resilient agricultural ecosystem […]