NITI Aayog Releases Roadmap for Horticulture Development in Jammu & Kashmir | 10 Apr 2026

Why in News? 

NITI Aayog released a report titled “Roadmap for Horticulture Development in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir” to strengthen the horticulture sector through a value-chain and technology-driven approach.  

Key Points 

• Report Release: The report was released by NITI Aayog 
• Two Sessions: 
  • Session 1: Focused on structural transformation of horticulture in Jammu & Kashmir, covering production systems, infrastructure, sustainability, and regulatory reforms. 
  • Session 2: Focused on diversification, value addition, and export competitiveness with participation from FPOs, cooperatives, SHGs, progressive farmers, and horticulture startups. 
• Objective: The workshop brought together stakeholders to discuss the transformation of the horticulture sector in Jammu & Kashmir. 
• Mission Framework: A proposed mission framework named “Operation Golden Greens” aims to promote integrated development across fruits, dry fruits, vegetables, floriculture, and minor crops through a phased approach. 
  • The roadmap outlines short-term, medium-term, and long-term interventions to build a competitive and resilient horticulture ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir.  
• NITI Aayog: 
  • National Institution for Transforming India. 
  •  It was established on 1st January 2015 
  • The Prime Minister of India serves as the Chairperson of NITI Aayog. 
  • The Vice-Chairperson is appointed by the Prime Minister of India.