J&K agriculture: Science meets growth
Kashmir, January 3,2025-The agricultural sector of Jammu & Kashmir remains the backbone of the region’s rural economy, with nearly 70 percent of the population dependent on agriculture and allied activities. Together, agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and fisheries contribute around 20 percent to the UT’s GDP, with crops accounting for 11–12 percent, livestock 5–6 percent, and fisheries […]
Kulgam blooms with Saffron: Scientist Zahoor Reshi shatters Pampore-only myth
Kulgam, October 18,2025: Breaking long-held beliefs, agricultural scientist Zahoor Ahmad Reshi has successfully cultivated high-quality saffron in Kulgam, challenging the myth that the prized spice grows exclusively in Pampore. Reshi’s innovation marks a significant step in diversifying saffron cultivation across new regions of Jammu and Kashmir, opening doors for farmers in South Kashmir to adopt […]
Kashmir’s golden harvest: Pampore’s saffron fields come alive in autumn bloom
Pampore, October 2025:Every autumn, the saffron fields of Pampore, often called the “Saffron Town of India,” burst into a short-lived but breathtaking bloom, marking the beginning of a centuries-old harvest tradition in Kashmir. At the heart of this golden ritual lies saffron, one of the world’s most expensive spices, prized for its use as a […]
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 […]
National mission stabilises saffron industry, boosts farmer incomes: Government
Srinagar, March 26, 2025- The Indian government has declared the National Mission on Saffron a success in stabilising the saffron industry, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, according to a statement made in the Legislative Assembly on March 25, 2025. Launched in 2010-11 with a budget of Rs 400.11 crore, the mission has utilized Rs 258.67 […]
Director Agriculture visits Saffron areas of Pampore
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 01: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal today visited saffron areas of Pampore to take stock of the crop scenario.During the visit, the Director inspected flower picking in different fields and took feedback from the concerned saffron growers.While having discussion with the farmers, he underlined the efforts by the department for strengthening […]