What is the High density plantations importance?

Superior yields Higher yields per hectare Early harvest Introduction of insect and pest- resistant varieties thereby saving the expenditure on disease and pest control.

High Density Plantation Scheme in Kashmir

Case Study of the Day: High Density Plantation Scheme in Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration is executing a High Density Plantation scheme with a multi-pronged strategy to make the UT a leading region in Horticulture.

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Context: The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration is executing a High Density Plantation scheme with a multi-pronged strategy to make the UT a leading region in Horticulture.

About High Density Plantation Scheme

The measures being undertaken under the scheme:
- New scientific techniques and methods are being brought in, for the farmers to help them produce world class fruits.
- Government will provide assistance of 50 % of the cost of planting material to the farmers through DBT mode.
- An online portal inclusive of Monitoring Information System (MIS) has been put in place for registration of both eligible nursery growers and farmers for smooth implementation of the scheme.
- Administration is trying to get more growers inclined towards the high density plantation and have also encouraged private players to help fruit growers to set up such orchards across Kashmir.
High density plantations importance:
- Superior yields
- Higher yields per hectare
- Early harvest
- Introduction of insect and pest- resistant varieties thereby saving the expenditure on disease and pest control.
The expected outcomes from the scheme:
- It can drive the change in horticulture landscape of JK.
- It can increase horticulture export from the state, thereby increasing income of farmers.

Conclusion

Given the conducive ecological conditions to develop horticulture, the present move is in right direction to make the Kashmir region the ‘Horticulture Orchard‘ of India.