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Agriculture
Jammu & Kashmir Reported to Have 11+ Lakh Hectares of Degraded Land, Govt Data Reveals
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 01:33 PM
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Government of India data shows that Jammu and Kashmir has more than 11 lakh hectares of land classified as degraded.
Government of India data released this week indicates that Jammu and Kashmir possesses over 11 lakh hectares of land that has been classified as degraded.
The figure, sourced from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, highlights a significant area of land that may require rehabilitation and sustainable management.
Experts say that degraded land can impact agricultural productivity and local livelihoods, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.
The government has not yet outlined specific plans to address the issue, but the data is expected to inform future policy decisions.
The report adds to growing concerns about land use and environmental sustainability in the region.
The figure, sourced from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, highlights a significant area of land that may require rehabilitation and sustainable management.
Experts say that degraded land can impact agricultural productivity and local livelihoods, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.
The government has not yet outlined specific plans to address the issue, but the data is expected to inform future policy decisions.
The report adds to growing concerns about land use and environmental sustainability in the region.