Ladakh Tries to Turn Barren Land Into Saffron Field in 30 Days
A farming experiment in Ladakh aims to turn barren land into a saffron field within 30 days. The project was started by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, who heads the administration of the Union Territory. Saffron is a costly spice, so the project is an unusual test of growing it on land that was previously unused.
Context
Ladakh is a cold, high-altitude region where farming is hard because of short growing seasons and poor soil. Saffron is traditionally grown in Kashmir, so the project shows an effort to expand it to new land.
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