‘Backyard Horticulture’ Programme: Jammu and Kashmir

Current Context: The Horticulture Department of Jammu and Kashmir launched a ‘Backyard Horticulture’ Programme.

The programme is launched under the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) scheme at Pachyat Jaswan, Marh Block, Jammu district.
The ‘Backyard Horticulture’ Programme aims to increase the production of organic fruits for home consumption and to fulfil individual requirements in terms of economic and health.
Under this programme, three fruit yielding plants costing to Rs 200 will be distributed to the farmers at 90% subsidy.
The programme is expected to be beneficial to around 600 homes in Zone Marh, Jammu District.
The methods to plant these fruit yielding plants in the backyard place of homes are given to the farmers.
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Lt Governor of J&K: Manoj Sinha
State animal of J&K: Kashmir Stag (aka Hangul)
National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in Jammu and Kashmir: Dachigam NP, Kazinag NP, Hemis NP, Salim Ali NP, Kishtwar NP, Jasrota WLS, Nandini WLS, Overa WLD, Ram Nagar WLS, Surinsar WLS