Archive · 4 Jul 2025
J&K to Get Housing Boost and Agricultural Initiatives Announced
The Indian government is starting new projects in Jammu and Kashmir to help people with housing and improve farming.
They plan to build homes for about 500,000 people who don't have them.
Also, a new center will grow healthy plants to help farmers grow better fruits like apples.
They will improve the Saffron production and make sure farmers get better storage options for crops.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced housing and agricultural initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir.
Around 500,000 homeless people in J&K will receive housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
A Rs 150-crore Clean Plant Center will be established in Srinagar for disease-free planting material.
The government will revise the National Saffron Mission to enhance saffron production.
Storage limits in Controlled Atmosphere facilities will be extended from 18 to 24 months.
- Who
- Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- What
- Announcements of housing and agricultural initiatives by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- When
- The announcements were made on Thursday.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- To provide housing, boost agriculture, and support farmers in the region.
- Housing Beneficiaries
- Around 500,000 people
- Clean Plant Center Cost
- Rs 150-crore
- Clean Plant Center Focus
- Disease-free planting material
- Saffron Mission
- To be revised
- Storage Extension
- 18 to 24 months
