Soil health card scheme driving sustainable farming in Reasi district
Reasi, February 27, 2026-Agriculture in Reasi district is witnessing a significant transformation under the Soil Health Card Scheme (SHC), a flagship initiative launched in 2015 by the Government of India to promote scientific nutrient management and sustainable farming practices. The Soil Health Card Scheme provides farmers with soil analysis–based, crop-specific fertilizer recommendations. By assessing key […]
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 […]
‘Herbal Man of Kashmir’ turns Achabal into a healing hub
Kashmir , November 22,2025-Retired lecturer Manzoor Javaid, widely known as the ‘Herbal Man of Kashmir’, is transforming Achabal in south Kashmir into a growing hub of natural healing and herbal knowledge. On his two-kanal herbal garden, Javaid has cultivated over 150 species of medicinal plants, ranging from rare Himalayan herbs like Taxus wallichiana to a […]
Kerala innovator uses aeroponics to grow Kashmiri Saffron on his terrace
Kashmir, November 12,2025: In a remarkable example of innovation and sustainable farming, a man from Thrissur, Kerala, has successfully cultivated Kashmiri saffron — one of the world’s most precious and climate-sensitive crops — on his rooftop using aeroponic technology. Defying traditional growing conditions that confine saffron cultivation to the cold climes of Kashmir’s Pampore region, […]
From hive to heights: Anantnag woman’s sweet triumph
Anantnag, November 6,2025: Defying societal norms and traditional expectations, a woman entrepreneur from Anantnag has turned her passion for beekeeping into a thriving business. Her venture, which produces high-quality honey and related products, is gaining recognition across the Valley and inspiring other women to explore agriculture-based entrepreneurship. The entrepreneur emphasised that perseverance, skill, and innovative […]
165 cases approved under HADP and JKCIP for agriculture sector development in Shopian
Shopian, October 28,2025: In a major push toward boosting the agriculture sector in south Kashmir, the District Administration Shopian has approved 165 cases under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme and the Jammu and Kashmir Credit Incentive Programme . The initiative aims to enhance farm productivity, promote sustainable practices, and strengthen rural livelihoods across the district. […]
Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta delivers 100,000 hybrid seedlings to Marh farmers under HADP for sustainable growth
Jammu, October 23, 2025 – In a significant move towards agricultural modernization, Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta distributed 1 lakh high-yielding hybrid vegetable seedlings to Marh block farmers yesterday under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The scheme, to boost productivity and farmers’ earnings, is a significant milestone in Jammu and Kashmir agriculture. The seedlings, […]
DC Kulgam powers Seva Parv finale with HADP, Mission YUVA, and PMAY homes
Kulgam, October 3, 2025 – In a resounding close to the fortnight-long #SevaParv celebrations, District Development Commissioner Athar Aamir Khan spearheaded a vibrant culmination event in Kulgam today, channeling the spirit of public service into tangible empowerment for hundreds of families and youth. The gathering, marked by enthusiastic community participation under the banner of #DCKULGAM, witnessed […]
ICRISAT and SKUAST-Kashmir: Advancing climate-resilient agriculture in J&K
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 – A high-level delegation from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), comprising Dr. Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General-Research, Dr. Damaris Odeny, and Dr. Manzoor A. Dar, met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday to discuss strategies for advancing climate-resilient agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation was accompanied by Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor […]