J&K’s Agriculture Boom: HADP Boosts Dairy, Horticulture & Cold Storage for Farmers’ Prosperity
J&K’s Agriculture Boom: HADP Boosts Dairy, Horticulture & Cold Storage for Farmers’ Prosperity Around 70% of the J&K population is engaged in agriculture and allied sector (roughly 13 lakh), informed the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha. Around 2.62 lakh families are marginal farmers. Two years ago we had developed a scheme […]
J&K people taking advantage of Animal Husbandry Department’s scheme for success in poultry farming
We are grateful to the J&K government and the Animal Husbandry Department for giving us this opportunity, said a poultry farmer in Jammu & Kashmir. We earn about Rs 4-5 lakh in a year. Around Rs 3000 we have to spend from time to time for their feed. There are four to five poultry sheds […]
Empowering youth and artisans: Boosting Opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir
The challenge facing us today lies in creating viable opportunities for industries, particularly small-scale and rural industries, while simultaneously improving the conditions for skilled workers, artisans, and people engaged in traditional village industries. The goal is not just to increase production but to foster an ecosystem where these artisans and workers, who contribute immensely to […]
Empowering Livelihoods: Mahjabeen Ara’s Free-Range Poultry Initiative
The free-range poultry unit, established under the guidance of the Agricultural Production and Farmers Welfare Department, with support from the Animal Husbandry Department, is a remarkable initiative led by Mahjabeen Ara, wife of Mohammed Latif Naikoo. Mahjabeen Ara’s dedication to the unit exemplifies her commitment to sustainable agriculture and local food production, contributing to both […]