Jammu and Kashmir government to announce horticulture policy soon

Jammu and Kashmir government will soon announce a horticulture policy to tackle upcoming marketing challenges and increase the production manifold. The Policy will focus to increase production and tackle climate change, given the unique temperature of this place. This was stated by Secretary, J&K Agriculture Production and Horticulture Department, Manzoor Ahmad Lone in Srinagar yesterday. Mr Lone informed that this Horticulture Policy will help increase horticulture revenue in Jammu and Kashmir from



current 8,000 crore rupees to 50,000 crore rupees per annum.

Horticulture is one of the important sectors which contributes immensely to strengthen the financial condition of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as in employment generation. Horticulture is a source of livelihood for 33 lakh population in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. About seven lakh families are directly or indirectly involved and depend on the Horticulture sector.