Ayush Shopian distributes herbs and saplings to boost nutrition & tribal welfare
SHOPIAN, April 13, 2025 – The Department of Agriculture-Joint Undertaking for Grassroots Action , in collaboration with Ayush Shopian, organised a significant distribution function at AWC Pehlipora and GPS Kathuhalan on Saturday, providing seeds, medicinal herbs, and seasonal vegetable saplings to local communities. The initiative aimed to promote nutrition gardens , enhance tribal welfare, and […]
KVK Budgam and AICRP on Seed Collaborate to empower tribal farmers through Input distribution programme
Budgam, April 11, 2025 – The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Budgam, in partnership with the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Seed (Crops) NSP, Shalimar, SKUAST-Kashmir, successfully organized an input distribution programme under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) on Friday. This initiative aimed to uplift tribal farmers in the region by providing them with quality […]
Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone launches Hi-Tech vegetable seedling Sale at Shopian’s mini secretariat green house
Shopian, April 4, 2025: Additional District Development Commissioner of Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone, inaugurated the sale of hi-tech vegetable seedlings today at the Green House located within the Mini Secretariat complex in Shopian. Organised by the Shopian Agriculture Department, the initiative aims to promote modern farming practices and empower local farmers with access to […]
Progressive farmer in Pulwama thrives with integrated dairy development scheme under HADP
Pulwama, April , 2 ,2025 – In the heart of Pulwama, a progressive farmer is reaping the rewards of the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme , transforming dairy farming into a sustainable and profitable venture. This initiative, launched by the Jammu and Kashmir government, is empowering farmers with modern techniques, […]
Nasreen Akhter: Leading sustainable farming with high-tech poly greenhouse under HADP
BHADARWAH, March 28, 2025 – Nasreen Akhter, a post-graduate farmer from Jammu and Kashmir, has emerged as a trailblazer in sustainable agriculture by establishing a high-tech poly greenhouse under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). With a unit cost of Rs 21.67 lakhs and a subsidy of Rs 20.58 lakhs from the government, her innovative […]
Kisan credit card scheme boosts farmer empowerment, says Muhammad Sadiq
Pulwama, March 24, 2025 – Muhammad Sadiq, a local farmer from Jammu and Kashmir, has hailed the Kisan Credit Card Scheme as a game-changer for farmer empowerment in the region.He emphasised how the scheme has provided farmers with greater financial independence, enabling them to sell their produce on their own terms and breaking the cycle […]
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 […]
Satellite heifer rearing Units scheme boosts livelihoods under HADP
Jammu I March 17, 2025 – The Holistic Agriculture Development Programme continues to transform rural livelihoods in Jammu and Kashmir with its innovative “Satellite Heifer Rearing Units” scheme. Launched as part of the region’s broader agricultural upliftment strategy, the initiative aims to enhance dairy production and empower local farmers by providing them with resources and […]
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union minister, launches CSIR’s E-Tractor roadshow in Jammu
Jammu I March 7, 2025 A groundbreaking step towards sustainable agriculture was taken today as Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh flagged off the CSIR-developed e-tractor roadshow from Jammu, marking a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of eco-friendly and technology-driven farming solutions. A Nationwide Journey Begins The e-tractor, initially unveiled in Delhi, has embarked on an […]
RS Pura: Resilience and innovation amidst agricultural challenges
Kashmir, March 06, 2025 | 10:00 AM In the heart of Jammu’s RS Pura, a region renowned for its aromatic basmati rice, farmers are showing remarkable resilience as they face an array of challenges threatening both their livelihoods and the agricultural legacy passed down through generations. RS Pura, often called the “Basmati Bowl” of India, […]