KCC scheme brings prosperity to horticulture farmers in Ganderbal, J&K
KCC scheme brings prosperity to horticulture farmers in Ganderbal, J&K

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.

कश्मीर घाटी की महिलाओं से सीखिए ट्राउट मछली पालन से कमाई का तरीका
कश्मीर घाटी की महिलाओं से सीखिए ट्राउट मछली पालन से कमाई का तरीका

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।

Young Kashmiri Women Find Success in Trout Fish Farming
Young Kashmiri Women Find Success in Trout Fish Farming

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.

An electrician turned farmer grows vegetables without soil; inspires others to do the same
An electrician turned farmer grows vegetables without soil; inspires others to do the same

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.

The ‘Seasonal Teachers’ of Kashmir brave snow, dense forests and an inhospitable terrain
The ‘Seasonal Teachers’ of Kashmir brave snow, dense forests and an inhospitable terrain

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.

Conversations with a cab driver led to setting up of a school in Turtuk village, Ladakh
Conversations with a cab driver led to setting up of a school in Turtuk village, Ladakh

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.

जम्मू-कश्मीर में सेब, चेरी जैसी बागवानी फसलों की खेती करने वाले किसानों के लिए मददगार साबित हो रही किसान क्रेडिट कार्ड योजना
जम्मू-कश्मीर में सेब, चेरी जैसी बागवानी फसलों की खेती करने वाले किसानों के लिए मददगार साबित हो रही किसान क्रेडिट कार्ड योजना

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।

A wheelchair bound ‘teacher’ is changing lives of children with special needs in Kashmir
A wheelchair bound ‘teacher’ is changing lives of children with special needs in Kashmir

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.

शहर में रहते हैं? बिना मिट्टी के छत या बालकनी में उगाइए सब्ज़ियाँ
शहर में रहते हैं? बिना मिट्टी के छत या बालकनी में उगाइए सब्ज़ियाँ

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।

Cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes and spinach — Ladakhi farmers grow vegetables in sub-zero temperatures
Cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes and spinach — Ladakhi farmers grow vegetables in sub-zero temperatures

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.

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