INTRODUCTION OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR.
THE STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR
The state of Jammu & Kashmiris situated in the
foot hills of Himalaya and Kohkarakaram mountains, which are in the Northern
part of India and Eastern part of the Pakistan. The State of Jammu &
Kashmir consist of Ladakh & Leh, Jammu, Kashmir, Gilgitte and Baltistan
regions. Presently 10% Part of the State Ladakh& Leh is under the control of
China the 10% Part of the State Gilgitte & Baltistan is under the control
of Pakistan and 10 % Part of the state Jammu & Kashmir is run by the "Govt
of Jammu & Kashmir.. Rest of the 70 % of the State Ladakh & Leh Jammu,
Poonch and Kashmir is forcibly occupied by India. The total area of State of Jammu
& Kashmir is 85800 Sq Miles.
population
The total population of Jammu & Kashmir is 120
millions of which 70 % are Muslims and rest of the 30 % are Kashmiri Pandits,
Dogra Hindus, Sikhs, Budhs and Christians.
Agriculture by Region
Ladakh & Leh
Due to high altitude and short growing period agriculturalactivities are limited. However in lower altitudes rice and some deciduous fruits
are grown.
Jammu Region
Corn wheat,rice and sugarcane are the main activities in
agriculture. In fruits Citrus and mangos are Horticultural
activities.
Kashmir region.
Rice is the main crop of the Kashmir. Corn, wheat is also
grown in surrounding areas. Apple, Cherry, Walnuts Almonds Apricots, Peaches are
extensively grown in the whole valley, Saffron is an other cash crop grown at
Pam pure near Sirinagar. Tea cultivation and Saffron has also been introduced at
Athmuqam in Neelum Valley. This Valley is also famous for producing Timber and
Medicinal plants.
Gilgitte and Baltistan.
Gilgitte and Baltistan are surrounded by highest mountains of
the world like K2 and Nanga Parbat. There is very limited activity in the field
of agriculture, But alongside Indus River Potatoes are grown every where. Cherries
and apples are also grown. Agha khan Rural Development project "A.K.R.D.P." has
changed and raised the activities in the field of horticulture. This area has
become main exporter of Potatoes to Pakistan.
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