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 […]
Director Agriculture visits Saffron areas of Pampore
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 30: The Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal Today visited saffron areas of Pampore and took stock of the crop scenario. He inspected different fields and took feedback from the concerned saffron growers.While having exchange of thoughts with the farmers, Director Agriculture underlined the efforts by the department for strengthening of irrigation facilities […]
Union MoS visits India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre, Pampore
PAMPORE, JULY 11: In a significant move to bolster the saffron industry in Kashmir, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, today visited the India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre (IIKSTC) Dusoo, Pampore.Present on the occasion were Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal, Managing Director Trade Promotion Organization, Khalid Jahangir and other […]
PM Kisan Utsav Divas: Union MoS Home Affairs visits Krishi Vigyan Kendra Malangpora, Pulwama
PULWAMA, JUNE 18: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, today visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Malangpora to partake in celebration of PM Kisan Utsav Divas from where he attended the Prime Minister’s landmark event of release of 17th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme virtually. He had an exclusive interactive session […]
Lt Governor inaugurates Jammu Kashmir Food Processing & Wellness Conclave in Jammu
JAMMU, DECEMBER 21: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated Jammu Kashmir Food Processing and Wellness Conclave in Jammu, today.On the occasion, J&K SICOP and Apollo Hospital exchanged land deed for setting up of Apollo Hospital in the region.The Lt Governor welcomed the industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders from hospitality, wellness & food processing sectors to […]
Kishtwar Saffron earns prestigious GI Tag, Branded as Grade 1
KISHTWAR, NOVEMBER 22: The traditional saffron growers of Kishtwar, particularly from Mandal and the Saffron Development Farm in Berwar, have achieved a significant milestone in the cultivation and global marketing of saffron.With nature’s blessings and the dedication and expertise of the growers, in alignment with the efforts of the District Administration Kishtwar, spearheaded by Deputy […]
Bumper Saffron Harvest in Kashmir’s Pampore | Div Commissioner Bidhuri Resolves Irrigation Issue
Bumper Saffron Harvest in Kashmir’s Pampore | Div Commissioner Bidhuri Resolves Irrigation Issue When saffron flower picking season comes in Kashmir it starts from October 25 and goes on till November 15. If the day and night temperature stays right, around 10 degree in the night, then flowers blossom well, said a saffron farmer in […]
Director Agriculture visits Saffron Areas of Pampore
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal today visited Saffron areas of Pampore and took stock of the crop scenario amid recent wet spell.During the visit, the Director inspected different fields and took feedback from the concerned Saffron growers regarding the positive impact of recent rainfall on the saffron crop.While having an […]
Union Joint Secretary Horticulture visits IIKSTC Dusoo , IGC lassipora
PULWAMA, SEPTEMBER 21: Union Joint Secretary Horticulture, Department, Priya Ranjan, today visited India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre (IIKSTC), Dussoo Pampore and IGC Lassipora, Pulwama.He inspected different sections of IIKSTC and was briefed by the concerned officers regarding various facilities available there like preserving, grading, packing, labelling, processing, marketing for the concerned saffron farmers.While addressing […]
Specially-Abled Man in Pampore, J&K, Ventures into Saffron Business, Aims to Employ More Locals
At first I was employed as a driver in a government job in Pampore. Then I thought of starting my own business, said a specially abled man residing in Pampore district of Jammu & Kashmir. First I put up a tea stall, said the man with one disabled leg. Then after improvement I started a […]