Saffron Production in Jammu and Kashmir: Problems and Prospects |
Author(s): |
| Vajahat Khursheed , Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.; Dr. Mohammad Taufique, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh; Wani Suhail Ahmad, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi |
Keywords: |
| Saffron, Crocussativus Kashmirianus, Wudur, Cultural, Progress, Industry |
Abstract |
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Kashmir has the honour of producing quality saffron (Crocus sativus Kashmirianus). It is among the few superior quality of saffron producing areas of the world. Saffron is cultivated on the uplands which are also locally known as Wudur (Kerewas).Saffron has always played a pivotal role in the Kashmiri cuisine traditional, cultural, religious functions in the valley. However at the present time the saffron has showed a declining trend in production and productivity because of the shrinkage of its area. The area under this crop has declined from 5707 hectare in 1997 to 3674 hectare in 2015.Our study attempts to analyze the economic viability of the crop and to access the problems which hinder the progress and prosperity of the saffron industry in Kashmir. |
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Paper ID: IJSRDV5I41410 Published in: Volume : 5, Issue : 4 Publication Date: 01/07/2017 Page(s): 1534-1538 |
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