New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- A Nagpur-based couple has achieved an extraordinary breakthrough by successfully cultivating saffron, one of the world's most expensive spices, without using soil or conventional irrigation. Using the aeroponic farming technique, Akshay Holey and his wife, Divya Lohakare Holey, have recreated the cool, dry conditions of Kashmir's saffron fields within their apartment, enabling them to generate an impressive annual revenue of Rs.50 lakh.

Traditionally, saffron is grown in Kashmir's unique climate, which provides the right mix of cold winters and dry summers. However, Akshay and Divya defied conventional agricultural practices by harnessing modern technology. They spent over three and a half months in Kashmir across t...