J-K govt announces Rs 8.7cr incentive to saffron farmers

The money was part of a scheme where 70 per cent amount is to be paid by the government to saffron farmers who follow the rejuvenation component — the replanting of the saffron corn,Director Agriculture Farooq Lone said.

He said total of Rs 8.70 crore will be distributed among a total of 1872 farmers in the state.

Centre has sanctioned Rs 376 crore National Mission on Saffron,a major initiative to safeguard the saffron crop and enhance its production and marketing,last year.

The mission offers several incentives and benefits to the saffron farmers to increase the productivity and quality of the saffron.