Secretary Horticulture Visits Centre of Excellence for Seabuckthorn at Nimoo; Reviews Expansion and Processing Initiatives

Leh, April 25, 2025: Secretary Horticulture, UT Ladakh, Sh. Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, conducted an extensive visit to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Seabuckthorn Cultivation at Nimoo to review the ongoing developmental initiatives, horticultural demonstrations, and processing facilities established to boost high-value horticulture in the region.

The Secretary was accompanied by Director Horticulture, Sh. Tsewang Phunchok; Chief Horticulture Officer, Leh Smt. Kunzang Wangmo; In charge Ap...

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Ladakh secures 4th GI Tag for ‘Sea-buckthorn’

Ladakh, Nov 15: The Geographical Indication Registry, operating under the Department for the Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag to the Department of Industries & Commerce, Ladakh.

The approval designates them as the Registered Proprietor for ‘Ladakh Seabuckthorn’ in Class 31. This latest GI tag underscores Ladakh’s commitment to preserving and promoting its unique and he...

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