In a ground-breaking development at the Agriculture Extension Office in Kishtwar, Deputy Commissioner Dr Devansh Yadav unveiled the state-of-the-art Indoor Saffron Cultivation Technology. This significant leap forward holds promise for transforming saffron cultivation practices in the region, presenting a noteworthy milestone in the agricultural sector.
The event also witnessed the presence of Chief Agriculture Officer, Amjad Hussain Malik, and DAO, Sanjay Sharma, along with beneficiary farmers who stand to benefit immensely from this technological advancement.
Under the Skill Development program , the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, District Kishtwar has realised the project with an estimated cost of Rs 1.35 lakh, under the SANKALP Scheme.
Each of the 9 beneficiary farmers on the occasion, received 25 Kgs of Saffron Corms, racks, and trays, completely free of cost during the event.
