Leh, Dec. 4 -- "Ladakh has the potential to emerge as India's Sea Buckthorn Capital, owing to its vast natural reserves, favourable high-altitude conditions, and its status as the largest sea buckthorn-growing region in the country." This was stated by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, after inaugurating the Centre of Excellence for Sea Buckthorn at Nimoo today.
He said the Centre marks a major leap in scientific farming, processing, and organised value-chain development, and will play a transformative role in empowering farmers, modernising agriculture, and positioning Ladakh at the forefront of sea buckthorn innovation.
Addressing the gathering, Kavinder Gupta highlighted that while Ladakh accounts for nearly 64% of Ind...