Saffron And National Saffron Mission:
Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of crocus commonly know as saffron crocus.
Uses:* Medicinal use in pharmaceutical industry.
* Used in perfumes and confetinary.
* Used in cooking around the world, to add taste and color.
Location:In india it is mainly grown in the state of J&K and confined to the areas of Pampore and Kistawara and other places as well.
Production:* In 1990's the total area under saffron was 7000 hectares with an average productivity of 10kg per hectare. Total annual production was around 40 tonnes.
* Presently the total area under saffron cultivation has been reduced to 3600 hectares and average productivity has decreased to 2kg per hectare which has brought down the production around 12 tonnes per year.
National Saffron Mission:* It is a centrally sponsered scheme launched by govt. of India in nov. 2010 for the state of J&K.
* 367 crore rupees have been allocated for this scheme.
* As per this scheme 128 tube wells and distribution of 3715 sprinkle sets will be done.
* Rupees 25000 per kanal will be given to the formers for replacemet of seedlings and land preparations.
* weeders and Hotair dryess are being provided on 50% subsidy.
* vermi composite units are being provided with assistance of 30000 rupees per unit.
Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of crocus commonly know as saffron crocus.
Uses:* Medicinal use in pharmaceutical industry.
* Used in perfumes and confetinary.
* Used in cooking around the world, to add taste and color.
Location:In india it is mainly grown in the state of J&K and confined to the areas of Pampore and Kistawara and other places as well.
Production:* In 1990's the total area under saffron was 7000 hectares with an average productivity of 10kg per hectare. Total annual production was around 40 tonnes.
* Presently the total area under saffron cultivation has been reduced to 3600 hectares and average productivity has decreased to 2kg per hectare which has brought down the production around 12 tonnes per year.
National Saffron Mission:* It is a centrally sponsered scheme launched by govt. of India in nov. 2010 for the state of J&K.
* 367 crore rupees have been allocated for this scheme.
* As per this scheme 128 tube wells and distribution of 3715 sprinkle sets will be done.
* Rupees 25000 per kanal will be given to the formers for replacemet of seedlings and land preparations.
* weeders and Hotair dryess are being provided on 50% subsidy.
* vermi composite units are being provided with assistance of 30000 rupees per unit.