Rising KashmirRising KashmirRising Kashmir
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search

Archives

  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022

Categories

  • Anchor
  • Breaking
  • Business
  • City
  • Developing Story
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Features
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Jammu
  • Jammu and Kashmir News
  • Kashmir
  • Kashmir Tourism
  • Kath Bath
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Viewpoint
  • World
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Reaping peace fruits post 2021 ceasefire: Uri villagers turn abandoned bunkers into mushroom farms
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Follow US
© 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Rising Kashmir > Blog > Anchor > Reaping peace fruits post 2021 ceasefire: Uri villagers turn abandoned bunkers into mushroom farms
Anchor

Reaping peace fruits post 2021 ceasefire: Uri villagers turn abandoned bunkers into mushroom farms

Noor Mohi-ud-din
Last updated: June 7, 2023 1:09 am
Noor Mohi-ud-din
Published: June 7, 2023
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE
Baramulla, Jun 06: In an inspiring example of fortitude and creativity, villagers of the Uri subdivision of the Baramulla district in north Kashmir have turned abandoned bunkers that were earlier used as refuge during cross-border firing into mushroom farms. 
 
These resilient villagers have turned hardship into opportunity, converting the dank, dark bunkers into prosperous mushroom farms since the ceasefire accord between India and Pakistan in 2021 brought peace to the region.
 
Nambla, a picturesque village situated near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri, has become the epicentre of this flourishing mushroom farming industry. 
‘’Locals are being taught how to grow two mushroom crops in a single season in these abandoned shelter,’’ said an official  of the agricultural department in Baramulla. 
 
Amidst pine and deodar thickets, he said that the pigeon-hole bunkers’ special growing conditions made them perfect for producing mushrooms.
Local resident Riyaz Ahmad Mangral said that until 2021, residents of Balkote, Nambla, Silikote, and other villages were concerned about their safety and security.
“Whenever tensions rose, shells would land in our villages and bullets would strike our homes. We have been considering methods to enhance our livelihood since the ceasefire restored peace on the LoC. Mushroom farming is now contributing to the family’s income,” he continued.
Inspired by their success, an increasing number of villagers have started cultivating mushrooms in abandoned sheds, underground bunkers, and even spare rooms in their homes. 
Abida Begum, 35, a local resident, has welcomed this new new opportunity for economic empowerment. 
Abida, who works as a community mobilizer and runs a self-help group, has already sold over 50 kgs of mushrooms in the last few months.
Abida told Rising Kashmir that every day she would reap 4-5 kilograms of mushrooms, and  sell them in the locality and the market. 
“The demand is high. People now love this delicacy and are getting it at a lesser price,” she added. 
Encouraged by the market response, Abida aims to grow her mushroom unit from 100 to 200 bags with the help and supervision of the agriculture department. 
Sub Division Agriculture Officer Daljit Singh said that Nambla has been transformed into a ‘mushroom village’, emphasising the importance of mushroom production, particularly for landless farmers.
“The department is training villagers in Uri on how they can grow two crops of mushrooms in a single season in these bunkers. The department proposes to use community bunkers for self-help groups growing mushrooms.”
Daljit said that  20 mushroom units were established in Uri last autumn and an additional four units were set up in March 2023 and more units will come up in near future. 
Abdul Samad Parray, the Sarpanch of Balkote Uri, emphasized the positive impact of this agricultural transformation on his community. 
He stated, “Balkote Uri is close to the Pakistan side of Kashmir, and shells used to land directly. Earlier, we used to save our lives, but after the ceasefire agreement between the two nations, we are witnessing peace, and peace is allowing us to farm and earn a good living.”
Daljit told Rising Kashmir that in 2022, not only mushrooms but peas and double cropping has been initiated in the Uri sector.  
 
 
Meet the award winner teenager who developed two way gas stove
Climate Change: Warm temperatures compel winged visitors to leave Kashmir early this year
Srinagar’s Sunday Market: Shopper’s paradise & economic lifeline
Fresh snowfall brings back hopes for tourism revival in Kashmir
J&K gears up for digital warfare: Cyber commandos to lead charge against rising online crime

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link Print
Previous Article Terrorism yet to be over in J&K: Former DGP Khoda
Next Article Hajj flights to commence from today at Srinagar International Airport
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

1MFollowersLike
262kFollowersFollow
InstagramFollow
234kSubscribersSubscribe
Google NewsFollow

Latest News

Tourism comes to grind halt in Sonamarg after Pahalgam terror attack
Kashmir
May 29, 2025
SKUAST-K to establish advanced reproductive biotechnology centre to enhance animal breeding
Kashmir
May 29, 2025
DC calls for intensified action against drug abuse at NCORD review in Gbl
Kashmir
May 29, 2025
Shikara operators continue to ignore mandatory safety protocols
City
May 29, 2025

Recent Posts

  • Tourism comes to grind halt in Sonamarg after Pahalgam terror attack
  • SKUAST-K to establish advanced reproductive biotechnology centre to enhance animal breeding
  • DC calls for intensified action against drug abuse at NCORD review in Gbl
  • Shikara operators continue to ignore mandatory safety protocols
  • IUST partners with government for building safer J&K

Recent Comments

  1. BASHIR AHMAD BHAT on Poor hotel accommodation, lack of medical facilities irk Kashmiri pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, video goes viral
  2. sree vishnu movies on Pahalgam attack shatters Kashmir’s film tourism revival
  3. SavePlus on AI and Behavioural Analytics in Gaming: Making the World of Gaming Better
  4. Parul on Govt acknowledges faulty streetlights on Narbal-Tangmarg road
  5. dr gora on Women Veterinarians and the Goal of Viksit Bharat

Contact Us

Flat No 7,Press Enclave, Srinagar, 190001
0194 2477887
9971795706
[email protected]
[email protected]

Quick Link

  • E-Paper
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Top Categories

Stay Connected

1.06MLike
262.5kFollow
InstagramFollow
234.3kSubscribe
WhatsAppFollow
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Follow US
© 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?