Horticulture in Kashmir Valley: A Comprehensive Overview

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Horticulture in Kashmir Valley: A Comprehensive Overview The horticulture sector in the Kashmir Valley is a vital component of the region's economy, contributing significantly to employment, revenue, and agricultural output. With its diverse range of fruits and a favorable climate, the valley has established itself as a prominent hub for horticultural activities.

Jammu and Kashmir UT At Glance.

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 Erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir was Bifurcated as the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (UT of J&k)  and Union Territory of Ladakh. 

Jammu and Kashmir at glance

Jammu and Kashmir became Union territory as on 31 October 2019

Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir lies primarily in mountains of Himalayas. Bordering Pakistan, Afghanistan, ladakh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. 


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FACTS ABOUT UT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

AREA:                          42241 Km²

CAPITAL:                   Srinagar, Jammu

POPULATION:        1.24 crore (2011 census) 

DIVISIONS:               02 (Jammu, Kashmir) 

DISTRICTS:               20 (10 each in Jammu & Kashmir) 

TEHSILS:                     202
BLOCKS:                      289
PANCHAYATS:           4005

LEGISLATURE:        Unicameral (114 Seats) 

LOK SABHA:             05

RAJ SABHA:               04

LANGUAGES:           Kashmiri, Urdu, Pahari, Dogri, Balti, Dadri, Ladakhi, Hindi, Baderwahi,  Gojri. 

NEIGHBOURING STATES:    Punjab,  Himachal Pradesh

NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES:     Pakistan, Afghanistan

AIRPORTS:               Srinagar, Jammu

FESTIVALS:             Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-adha, lohri, Eid milad, Baisakhi, Raksha bandhan, Holi, Diwali, Muharram. 

DANCES:                   Rauf, Kudra(Dogra Men), Chakri

RELIGION:              Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity. 

ECONOMY:             Agriculture, Horticulture. 

LITERACY RATE:     83.45%

SEX RATIO:            880 Females per 1000 males

RIVERS:                   Jehlum, Indus, Chenab, Tawi, Kishan Ganga, Ravi. 


LAKES:                     Dal, Nigeen, Wular, Mansar, Manasbal, Gangbal, Sheeshnag, Kausarnag, Anchaar, 


MINERALS:           Coal, Limestone, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Bauxite, Lignite, Mica. 


MOUNTAINS:       Himalayas, Pir Panjal, Sivalik, Karakoram, Zanskar, 

HISTORICAL AND TOURIST PLACES:    Nishat Garden, Shalimaar Garden, Pari Mahal, Dal Lake, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Wular, Tulip Garden, Sonamarg, Patnitop, Takht-e-Sulaimaan, Shankaraachaary, Amarnath Cave, Baagh-e-Bahu, 

STATE BIRD:     Khalij Pheasant

STATE ANIMAL:     Hangul (Kashmiri Stag) 

TREE:    The Chinar (Platanus Orientalis) 

FLOWER:  The Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) 

NATIONAL PARKS: 

  •  Dachigam National park
  •  Kishtawar National park
  •  Kazinag National park
  • City Forest (Salim Ali) National park 

Wildlife Sanctuaries:

  • Overa Wildlife sanctuary
  • Ramnagar wildlife Sanctuary
  • Nandini wildlife sanctuary
  • Surinsar-mansar wildlife sanctuary
  • Trikuta wildlife sanctuary
  • Overa Aru Biosphere reserve
  • Gulmarg Biosphere reserve
  • Limber wildlife sanctuary
  • Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary


UNIVERSITIES:

  • Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (Rajouri) 
  • National Institute of Technology (NIT Srinagar) 
  • Sher e Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences  (Srinagar) 
  • Sher e Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (Srinagar) 
  • Mata Vaishnodevi University (Kathua) 
  • University of Jammu (Jammu) 
  • University of Kashmir (Srinagar)
  • Islamic University of Science and Technology (Pulwama) 

AIRPORTS:

  • Sheikh ul Alam International Airport Srinagar
  • Jammu Airport