Kashmir is blessed by nature in many ways. It has a picturesque landscape with high mountains with snow-capped peaks, lush green valleys and gurgling streams and a pleasant climate for the better part of the year. The bountifulness of this includes agriculture, horticulture as well as floriculture and its unmatched magnificence has aptly earned Kashmir the enviable sobriquet of ‘paradise on earth’ and it attracts thousands of tourists, both from within India and abroad.

While this region is economically doing reasonably well, a healthy demand and supply balance cannot be achieved solely through traditional practices. Furthermore, with global warming and climate change acquiring monstrous proportions, overdependence on nature’s blessings can in the long run prove disastrous. Hence, there’s a crying need to consider the institution of a comprehensive, multi-dimensional approach that incorporates both the challenges and opportunities specific to the region.

Agriculture has traditionally been a significant contributor to Kashmir’s economy. Some suggestions for further improvement:

Improving productivity and diversification in agricultural practices, such as diversification and promoting organic farming can lead to greater export potential.

Focus on improving the supply chain for indigenous produce such as saffron, apples, and other key agricultural products, along with exploring the role of........

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