Saffron of kashmir has received the geographical indication (GI) tag lieut Governor G C Murmu that it is a serious historic step for Kashmir in transferral the valley’s complete on the worldwide map.
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Kashmir:-Saffron full-grown in geographical area has received the geographical indication (GI) tag, with official lieut Governor G C Murmu expression that it is a serious historic step for Kashmir in transferral the valley’s complete on the worldwide map.
The Union government issued a certificate of GI registration for the saffron full-grown within the geographical area depression, a politician voice same.
Soon when taking over as leautenent Governor Girish Chander Murmu took to staff interest in guaranteeing that geographical area saffron gets GI certification, he said.
Pampore, the hub of saffron in geographical area, is predicted to possess a bumper crop of the spice this season because of initiatives taken by the National Mission on Saffron (NMS).
Under the NMS, a project of Rs 411 integer was 715 area unit for saffron was projected to be rejuvenated.approved by the Union government beneath that a neighborhood
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“The GI certification can stop the present adulteration of geographical area saffron, thereby, attested saffron can fetch much better costs,” a politician same.
saffron is that the only one within the planet full-grown at an altitude of 1600 metres and Kashmir Saffron that differentiates it from different varieties because of its distinctive characteristics like longer and thicker stigma, natural deep-red color, high aroma, bitter flavor and chemical-free process.
The official same that a neighborhood of 2500 hectares has been rejuvenated so far and a bumper production is predicted throughout this season.
Expressing happiness over the event, the Jammu and Kashmir countryside LG said that this is often often the first major step to put saffron made within the Kashmir depression on the earth map.
With the GI tag, geographical area saffron can acquire additional prominence in export market and may facilitate farmers get the foremost effective value for it, he said.
Murmu said that with the completion and inauguration of the State of Art Spice Park next month, these steps can encourage be a game changer for geographical area saffron.
Navin K Choudhary, Principal Secretary to Government, Agricultural Production Department said that “GI certification establishes specific geographical origin and certifies sure distinctive qualities of the merchandise”.
He said that” on the directions of the LG, robot irrigation systems square measure being put in on a war footing in saffron fields and square measure possible to be completed within subsequent period of your time.”