Welcome to J&K Horticulture Planning and Marketing Department

The State of J&K is not just a tourists paradise, but is home to some world famous varieties of fruit both fresh and dry, exotic flowers, Honey, Saffron, Morals, etc. It is a treat to watch almond orchards in bloom, drive along the Saffron fields and apple orchards when the fruit is in flowering stage. Horticulture is the fundamental strength of the States economy. The production of 1.83 MTs in 1972-73 has risen to more than 24.94 LMTs with revenue earned more than Rs. 6300.00 crores during 2021-22 (J&K Economic Survey 2022-23). The industry is also a key contributor to the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) providing direct and indirect employment to about 23.00 lakhs people and is responsible for generating about 8.50 crore man-days each year. It is with this potential in view, that Government has declared Horticulture as a thrust area and J&K has been declared an Agri Export Zone for Apples and Walnuts and has been facilitating various schemes for farmers and potential Agriprenuers like :-

» Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP)
» Support of Packaging and Grading Scheme
» eNAM
» Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME)