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Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research Vol. 5(5), pp. 341-349. September, 2017. ISSN: 2360-7874 DOI: 10.14662/ARJASR2017.040 Full Length Research The Agricultural Sector of Kashmir: Between Growth and Mismanagement
Ouffee Maqbool and Fozia Jan
Research Scholars, Department of Political Science, University of Kashmir, 190006. E-mail: Naikouffee@gmail.com, Fouziajan171@gmail.com
Accepted 14 August 2017
Kashmir is
a beautiful state with varied dimensions of beauty. It is enriched with
boundless bounties of snow-clad mountains, large natural lakes, forests
and rivers. The valley is situated in the bosom of the western Himalayas
at an elevation of about 6000 ft. and is surrounded by an unbroken chain
of sky high mountains. The valley of Kashmir is full of natural
resources and agriculture has always been one of the vital sources of
development. Agriculture is the mainstay of the people as it provides
employment directly or indirectly to about seventy per cent of the work
force. Agriculture in the valley has gone through various phases from
foreign rulers to Maharaja Government, from Dogra imprints to land to
tiller movement so on and so forth. This flip-flop has greatly shaped
development in Kashmir valley and remained a crucial area of concern as
well. Land is limited, and therefore its judicious utilization is
necessary to meet the growing need of the tremendously increasing
population and for sustainability of soils, ecosystems and environment.
In contemporary scenario, no doubt agricultural development in Kashmir
valley has risen to an appreciable level and government has always been
keen in giving boost to agricultural developments in the valley. But
there are numerous challenges and impediments in the development of
agricultural sector of Kashmir valley. This paper tries to outline and
explain various developmental policies and incentives taken up by state
government and also throws light on the hindrances and weaknesses in the
said sector and also attempts to highlight the areas which can prove
beneficial for the development of agricultural sector.
How to cite this article: Maqbool O, Jan F (2017). The Agricultural Sector of Kashmir: Between Growth and Mismanagement. Acad. Res. J. Agri. Sci. Res. 5(5): 341-349
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