Analyzing Production Trends of Saffron Cultivation in Kishtwar District: A Geographical Perspective and Future Outlook

This paper examines the production trends of saffron cultivation in Kishtwar district in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Using historical data and current statistics, we analyze the factors that have contributed to the growth and decline of saffron production in the region. This study focuses on the period from year 2010-2021. We begin by examining the historical context of saffron cultivation in Kishtwar tracing its roots back to the Mughal Empire. We then analyze the factors that have influenced saffron production in the region, including changes in climate, government policies and socio-economic conditions. This study reveals that saffron production in Kishtwar has fluctuated over time, with periods of growth and decline. However, despite these fluctuations, saffron remains an important crop in the region, and efforts are being made to promote its cultivation. In the final section of the paper, we offer a future outlook for saffron cultivation in Kishtwar, taking into account the current state of the production and potential opportunities for growth. We argue that with the right policies and investments, saffron production in Kishtwar has the potential to grow and contribute to the economic development of the region.

Shashi Prabha*1 and Om Raj2 Click here to download file

Research Article | Published online : 03-May-2024