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Ramban's Farming Revolution: How One Farmer Inspired a Village

A farmer from Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir is showing everyone how it's done by embracing modern techniques. Abdul Majeed Rounyal has moved beyond local crops to experiment with high-yield varieties, which has significantly boosted his income over 15 years. His success story has become an inspiration for his entire village, proving that innovation pays off. This change comes amid a major government push, with plans to invest thousands of crores into the state's agricultural future.

Key Points: J&K Farmer Abdul Majeed Rounyal Inspires Modern Farming Shift

  • Abdul Majeed Rounyal shifted from traditional to foreign high-yield vegetable varieties
  • His 15-year journey saw agricultural income grow through innovation
  • He credits government departments for their full support and guidance
  • The J&K government plans a Rs 5000 crore investment in agriculture over five years
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J&K: Ramban farmer sets example in modern farming, inspires fellow villagers

Abdul Majeed Rounyal of Ramban boosts income with high-yield crops, inspiring fellow villagers and highlighting J&K's agricultural transformation.

"Farming has great potential not only to ensure nutritious food but also to generate employment opportunities. - Abdul Majeed Rounyal"

New Delhi, Dec 17

Amidst renewed thrust on improving farming practices with an aim to lift agricultural income, many farmers in Jammu and Kashmir are moving from traditional patterns and embracing modern techniques.

Abdul Majeed Rounyal, a farmer from the Gandhari region of Ramban block, has become the talk of the town due to his adoption of the latest techniques in farming and also his progressive move to go beyond the traditional vegetation.

Today, Rounyal is growing and producing not just local crops but is also experimenting with high-yield varieties to boost productivity. His progressive approach has caught the attention of fellow villagers as well as farming experts.

He has been engaged in farming for the last 15 years and, over the years, has seen his agricultural income grow through innovative practices.

He said that he made a conscious choice to shift from traditional vegetables to foreign-bred ones, also including the Chinese and other high-yield varieties, leading to good agricultural yield, eventually creating demand for the same in markets.

Rounyal's journey has become an inspiring example for fellow farmers to emulate in cultivating a wide variety of vegetables and crops.

Speaking about his journey, he said that the agriculture-related departments and the district administration have extended full support, for which he is grateful to the government.

He emphasised that farming has great potential not only to ensure nutritious food but also to generate employment opportunities.

He has also appealed to the youth and local farmers to take up farming as a sustainable livelihood, stating that with proper guidance and support, agriculture can become a strong source of income.

What inspires hope among the farming community is the government's impetus to make agriculture a key component of the state's economic outlook.

The Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Javed Ahmed Dar, recently inaugurated the mega Kissan Mela in Kathua and announced the government's ambitious plans to invest Rs 5000 crores in agriculture over the next five years.

Under the J&K SIP program, we will invest Rs 1800 crore in the agriculture sector, while the HDPA under the special program has earmarked an allocation of Rs 5,000 crore for the next five years.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Wonderful story! It shows how innovation in agriculture, supported by government schemes, can create real change. I hope his success encourages the youth to see farming as a viable and respectable career. More power to farmers like him!
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Vikram M
Heartening to read. But the key is ensuring this support reaches every small farmer, not just the ones who become examples. The allocation sounds great on paper; implementation on the ground with transparency is what matters. Fingers crossed.
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Priya S
Jai Kisan! 👏 This is true development. Moving beyond traditional crops to meet market demand is smart. His gratitude towards government support is also a good sign of positive collaboration between citizens and administration in the region.
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Rohit P
Experimenting with foreign varieties is good for income, but we must also preserve and promote our indigenous seeds and crops. They are often more resilient and nutritious. Hope the modern approach includes a balance.
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Kavya N
Such a positive story! It proves that with the right mindset and support, agriculture has immense potential. More Kissan Melas and farmer-to-farmer knowledge sharing can accelerate this change across India.

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