Ladakh has achieved an encouraging breakthrough in high-altitude agriculture, with experimental saffron cultivation on recently restored degraded land in Leh producing its first flowers within just 30 days of plantation, against the usual timeline of nearly two months. Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena announced the development on November 1, 2026, through a post …
Ladakh Saffron Farming Breakthrough: 22 Grams Harvested in Four Days, First Bloom in 30 Days
