Centre Plans Major Agriculture Interventions in Kashmir: Dairy, Fisheries, and Gene-Edited Sheep Drive Rural Revival By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 03 July 2025 A Rural Revival in Motion When people think of Kashmir, they often imagine serene valleys, snow-capped peaks, and a centuries-old tradition of horticulture. But beyond the postcard image lies a reality of economic underdevelopment in rural belts—especially in agriculture, which, despite employing over 70% of the region’s workforce, remains grossly undercapitalized and infrastructure-poor. Now, a sweeping change is on the horizon. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh,…
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