By Mudassir Kuloo
To support farmers in Kashmir, NABARD prepared a model of Kisan Credit Card through which it provided credit to banks in order to support farmers and rural artisans in their investment needs. The efforts are now yielding results as farmers are now able to raise their incomes by cultivating fruits.
To support farmers in Kashmir, NABARD prepared a model of Kisan Credit Card through which it provided credit to banks in order to support farmers and rural artisans in their investment needs. The efforts are now yielding results as farmers are now able to raise their incomes by cultivating fruits.
By Mudassir Kuloo
कश्मीर घाटी में ट्राउट मछली पालन एक बेहतरीन व्यावसायिक उद्यम बनता जा रहा है, यहाँ की 25 फ़ीसदी मछली फार्म महिलाएँ ही संभालती हैं, जिनमें से कई तो अभी 20 साल की हैं और सालाना छह-दस लाख तक कमाई कर रहीं हैं।
कश्मीर घाटी में ट्राउट मछली पालन एक बेहतरीन व्यावसायिक उद्यम बनता जा रहा है, यहाँ की 25 फ़ीसदी मछली फार्म महिलाएँ ही संभालती हैं, जिनमें से कई तो अभी 20 साल की हैं और सालाना छह-दस लाख तक कमाई कर रहीं हैं।
By Mudassir Kuloo
Trout farming is turning out to be a sound business venture in Kashmir Valley where 25% of these fish farms are owned by women, many of whom are in their 20s.
Trout farming is turning out to be a sound business venture in Kashmir Valley where 25% of these fish farms are owned by women, many of whom are in their 20s.
By Mudassir Kuloo
In his courtyard in Srinagar, Ashiq Hussain grows spinach, collard greens, coriander, mint, and other vegetables, most of which are ready for harvest in 45 days. Hydroponics, or soilless farming, is picking up in the Valley.
In his courtyard in Srinagar, Ashiq Hussain grows spinach, collard greens, coriander, mint, and other vegetables, most of which are ready for harvest in 45 days. Hydroponics, or soilless farming, is picking up in the Valley.
By Mudassir Kuloo
Even though they are paid by the government for only six months in a year to teach the children of nomadic Gujjar and Bakarwal communities, educational volunteers brave snow and wild animals and trek several kilometres to keep J&K’s ‘seasonal centres’ of education going.
Even though they are paid by the government for only six months in a year to teach the children of nomadic Gujjar and Bakarwal communities, educational volunteers brave snow and wild animals and trek several kilometres to keep J&K’s ‘seasonal centres’ of education going.
By Mudassir Kuloo
While she was on a holiday to Ladakh, Sarah Shah of Bengaluru got to know about the remote Turtuk village that did not have a proper school. She packed her bags and moved there to set up the Turtuk Valley School.
While she was on a holiday to Ladakh, Sarah Shah of Bengaluru got to know about the remote Turtuk village that did not have a proper school. She packed her bags and moved there to set up the Turtuk Valley School.
By Mudassir Kuloo
जम्मू-कश्मीर के लगभग 7 लाख परिवारों की आय बागवानी क्षेत्र पर निर्भर है, ऐसे में सरकार द्वारा चलायी जा रही केसीसी योजना इनके लिए मददगार साबित हो रही है। इस योजना के जरिए किसानों को आर्थिक रूप से सक्षम बनाया जा रहा है।
जम्मू-कश्मीर के लगभग 7 लाख परिवारों की आय बागवानी क्षेत्र पर निर्भर है, ऐसे में सरकार द्वारा चलायी जा रही केसीसी योजना इनके लिए मददगार साबित हो रही है। इस योजना के जरिए किसानों को आर्थिक रूप से सक्षम बनाया जा रहा है।
By Mudassir Kuloo
Javeed Ahmad Tak was 23 when his spine was damaged and he became wheelchair bound. He founded the Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclusive Education in Bijbehara in Anantnag district, for children with disabilities. The 47-year-old social worker was awarded the Padma Shri in 2020 for his social work.
Javeed Ahmad Tak was 23 when his spine was damaged and he became wheelchair bound. He founded the Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclusive Education in Bijbehara in Anantnag district, for children with disabilities. The 47-year-old social worker was awarded the Padma Shri in 2020 for his social work.
By Mudassir Kuloo
श्रीनगर में अपने आंगन में आशिक हुसैन पालक, धनिया, पुदीना और दूसरी सब्जियाँ उगाते हैं, जिनमें से अधिकांश 45 दिनों में तैयार हो जाती हैं। कश्मीर घाटी में हाइड्रोपोनिक्स या मिट्टी रहित खेती की तरफ लोगों का रुझान बढ़ रहा है।
श्रीनगर में अपने आंगन में आशिक हुसैन पालक, धनिया, पुदीना और दूसरी सब्जियाँ उगाते हैं, जिनमें से अधिकांश 45 दिनों में तैयार हो जाती हैं। कश्मीर घाटी में हाइड्रोपोनिक्स या मिट्टी रहित खेती की तरफ लोगों का रुझान बढ़ रहा है।
By Mudassir Kuloo
Over 800 farmers in Ladakh have set up solar greenhouses developed by the Defense Institute of High Altitude Research, which help them grow a variety of vegetables in the icy climes of the Union Territory. Their families eat better and the farmers earn good profits in the winter season.
Over 800 farmers in Ladakh have set up solar greenhouses developed by the Defense Institute of High Altitude Research, which help them grow a variety of vegetables in the icy climes of the Union Territory. Their families eat better and the farmers earn good profits in the winter season.