A Silent Shift in Kashmir’s Rural Landscape Srinagar 02 June 2025: While the lush paddy fields of Jammu and Kashmir are slowly vanishing under the weight of urban sprawl and economic shifts, a quiet revolution is taking root—horticulture is not just surviving; it’s expanding. In a region historically known for its rice bowls and saffron fields, a fundamental restructuring of rural priorities is underway. As traditional agriculture recedes, fruit cultivation is rising, not only as a lifeline for rural incomes but also as a cornerstone of Jammu and Kashmir’s evolving…
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