MBA graduate Shazia Sadaf builds Kashmir’s first exotic mushroom farm
Srinagar, July 25,2026- In an inspiring example of entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture, Shazia Sadaf, an MBA graduate, left behind a promising corporate career to establish Kashmir’s first exotic mushroom farm. Through determination and innovation, she transformed her passion for farming into a successful business, creating new opportunities in the region’s growing agri-entrepreneurship sector. By cultivating […]
Changing Kashmir: Hi-Tech farming and youth innovation redefine the future of agriculture
Srinagar, July 25,2026- A new generation in Jammu & Kashmir is embracing innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, signalling a significant transformation in the region’s agricultural and economic landscape. With increasing access to education, modern farming techniques, government support, and digital opportunities, young people are thinking beyond traditional boundaries and creating new possibilities for a self-reliant future. Hi-tech […]
Border women of Marheen turn entrepreneurs, launch organic turmeric and spice unit under ODOP scheme
Kathua, July 8,2026- In a remarkable example of women-led entrepreneurship and rural empowerment, women from the border village of Changi in Marheen, Kathua district, have launched an organic turmeric and spice grinding unit under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, marking a first for the region. Established with the support of the Department of […]
Udhampur woman builds successful organic spice brand with government support
Udhampur, June 14,2026- Avilasha Salaria, a woman entrepreneur from Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, has emerged as a successful business owner by establishing and expanding her organic spice manufacturing venture with support from a government horticulture scheme. Starting with a vision to promote quality organic products and generate local employment, Salaria launched her spice manufacturing […]
KVK Reasi educates farmers on sustainable agriculture through ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’
Reasi, June 12,2026- In a significant initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and profitable agriculture, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Reasi, under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu), organized a ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ at Dasanoo village in Reasi district. The awareness campaign witnessed active participation from local farmers, agricultural experts, […]
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 […]