1School of Agricultural Economics & Horti-Business Management, SKUAST-K, Shalimar-190025, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
2Division of Agriculture Extension and Communication, SKUAST-K, Wadura-Sopore-193201, Jammu and Kashmir, India
The diverse agro-climatic conditions in the state of Jammu and Kashmir favour the cultivation of several high-value food and non-food commodities, but their growth potential remains under-exploited due to poor infrastructure and investment. This paper maps agro-processing units in the state and assesses their efficiency, inclusiveness and prospects for future growth. The findings show that the agro-processing sector is dominated by small-scale industries and is labour-intensive, and it lacks capital investment and market linkages.
Agro-processing, employment, market linkages, factor productivity
