India: Transformation of Horticulture and Agriculture sectors in Jammu and Kashmir
India: Transformation of Horticulture and Agriculture sectors in Jammu and Kashmir The horticulture sector contributes immensely to the economy of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It has helped in bringing a number of positive social and economic impacts including poverty alleviation and generating self-employment avenues for the youth. Presently, 332704 hectares of land are under horticulture in Jammu and Kashmir with 214162 hectares in Kashmir and 118542 in the Jammu region. Of this 164141 hectares are under…