Kargil, March 17, 2025: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off an organic farming campaign to promote sustainable agricultural practices in the district.
The flag-off ceremony was attended by Executive Councillor for Cooperatives, Er. Punchok Tashi, Registrar Cooperatives Ladakh, Syed Sajad Qadri, Deputy Registrar Cooperatives, Dr. Zakir Hussain, Headquarter Assistant, Kaneez Fatima, Assistant Registrar, Manzoor Hussain, along with other officers and offici...
Organic farming has seen a surge in popularity among farmers and consumers alike as a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution due to negative environmental effects of conventional and modern farming methods.
Moreover, it emphasizes natural processes, low use of chemicals, and comprehensive land management. In view of the increasing demand for organic farming and its products, the government has been promoting it as a chemical-free farming with its different ongoing schemes like ...
Leh, January 5: On the joyful occasion of New Year 2022, the Department of Agriculture, Leh, organised a programme for the sale of fresh and organic vegetables at the Main Market, Leh, as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Secretary, Agriculture, Ravinder Kumar inaugurated the programme in presence of Executive Councillor, Agriculture, Stanzin Chospel and Chief Agriculture Officer, Tsetan Tashi.
The vegetables on sale were produced at the Model Ladakh Winter Greenhouse at Gupuk Farm i...
