KISHTWAR
SAFFRON BRAND - AGRICULTURE
News:
Saffron From Kishtwar In Jammu and
Kashmir Gets GI Tag
What's
in the news?
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Recently, Kishtwar Saffron Brand from
Jammu and Kashmir got GI tag.
About
Kishtwar Saffron Brand:
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This Saffron is cultivated in the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir.
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This spice, locally known as “KUNG” and nationally as “KESAR,” is a vital cash crop in this
isolated district.
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The saffron production area, aptly named
Mandal, covers about 120 hectares of cultivable land, making Kishtwar a
significant hub for saffron cultivation.
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This legendary variety not only symbolizes
the economic significance of saffron cultivation but also holds cultural value
as a representation of freshness and purity.