By Mubashir Naik
More than 91% of India's almond production comes from J&K. But, farmers who once exclusively grew almonds in several districts of J&K are shifting to other produce. They say climate change, lack of awareness about modern agri-techniques, and import of cheaper almonds were responsible for the decline in Kashmiri badam production.
More than 91% of India's almond production comes from J&K. But, farmers who once exclusively grew almonds in several districts of J&K are shifting to other produce. They say climate change, lack of awareness about modern agri-techniques, and import of cheaper almonds were responsible for the decline in Kashmiri badam production.
By Shikha Jamwal
Winter and spring in Dogra households in Jammu are incomplete without the smokey 'kimb' chaat. Kimb is a citrus fruit that is locally grown there. The sweet mitthe chol adds to celebrations in Dogra weddings and festivals.
Winter and spring in Dogra households in Jammu are incomplete without the smokey 'kimb' chaat. Kimb is a citrus fruit that is locally grown there. The sweet mitthe chol adds to celebrations in Dogra weddings and festivals.
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By Farzana Nisar
Women in rural Kashmir gather the leaves and twigs that are shed from the trees during autumn, and turn them into pun tseni (charcoal) for kangri that not just keeps them warm during the winters, but also earns them some money.
Women in rural Kashmir gather the leaves and twigs that are shed from the trees during autumn, and turn them into pun tseni (charcoal) for kangri that not just keeps them warm during the winters, but also earns them some money.