Srinagar, April 20 -- Introduction

Gurez Valley of Jammu & Kashmir is a region of immense natural beauty and cultural richness. Yet, it faces significant challenges due to prolonged winters, geographical isolation, limited market access, and small landholdings. In such conditions, ensuring sustainable livelihoods is not easy. However, a quiet transformation is possible across the valley through home garden based agroforestry, an approach that is not only ecologically sound but also economically beneficial, especially for women.

Concept of Home Garden Agroforestry

Home garden agroforestry is a traditional and sustainable land-use system that integrates trees, crops, and sometimes livestock within small plots around households. These sys...