Leh, December 4/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh has the potential to emerge as India’s Sea Buckthorn Capital, owing to its vast natural reserves, favourable high-altitude conditions, and its status as the largest sea buckthorn–growing region in the country.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, after inaugurating the Centre of Excellence for Sea Buckthorn at Nimoo today. He said the Centre marks a major leap in scientific farming, processing, and organi...
Kargil, November 1, 2025: In a significant step towards promoting local produce, entrepreneurship, and value addition in Ladakh, the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off the first consignment of 4.5 metric tons of dried Seabuckthorn from Kargil to Chandigarh.
Present on the occasion were Ali Raza, Chief Horticulture Officer Kargil; Dr. Faizan from the School of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kargil Ladakh; and Zakir Zaidi,...
