Srinagar, Dec 06: Union Territory of Ladakh has launched a brand new expertise specifically “Ladakh Inexperienced Home” to domesticate greens in restricted portions in managed circumstances all year long, Ministry of Residence Affairs (MHA) knowledgeable the Rajya Sabha.
Union Minister of State for Residence Nityanand Rai shared the enter in a written reply when requested by a parliamentarian whether or not the Union Territory of Ladakh is an space characterised by extraordinarily harsh winters and crop rising season lasts roughly 5 months and it has launched any new methods to cope with this concern.
“Ladakh is a chilly area, so it’s difficult to develop crops and greens throughout the winter season because the temperature typically drops under -20 levels Celsius. Nonetheless, with the introduction of this new expertise, farmers within the area can develop greens even throughout the peak winter season when the temperature plummet under -30 levels Celsius,” replied the Minister.
As on date, the Minister stated, Ladakh has constructed 1,875 models of such greenhouses at a price of Rs 43.78 crore the place farmers can develop greens like cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, and numerous varieties of inexperienced leafy greens throughout harsh winter months.
“This has significantly introduced down the necessity of bringing greens from exterior.”
Rai stated Ladakh is an space characterised by extraordinarily harsh winters and the cropping season within the Union Territory is restricted to 5 months from Might to September.
“The native manufacturing of greens and fruits throughout the restricted cropping season is round 17,000 Metric Tons. On a median, round 35,000 Metric Tons of greens and fruits are introduced from exterior to fulfill the requirement of the individuals of the Ladakh area,” the minister added.
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