Jobs in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is also popularly known as “Paradise on Earth”. This northernmost state in India is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world. Located in the lap of the mighty Himalayas. Jammu and Kashmir happens to be one of the most sought after destinations in the world for tourists. Tourists from India and the west alike come to spend their holidays in the midst of nature’s most mesmerizing valley called the Kashmir valley. Srinagar is the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir. It is very famous for its shikara boat ride on the waters of Dal Lake.
Most of the Kashmiri people’s main occupation is concerned with handicrafts, carpets, shawls etc. Apart from this, agriculture happens to be a major revenue generator for the state. Almost eighty percent of the population depends on agriculture for their living. The major crops that are largely grown in this part of the world are paddy, wheat, maize, pulses, cotton and barley.
Horticulture is also very much widespread and flowers are exported world over from Jammu and Kashmir.
Some of the rarest flowers are found in Jammu and Kashmir. Therefore, the export of these rare species of plants generates huge revenues for the exporters and producers of these varieties of flowers. Apart from flowers, some of the rarest shrubs and medicinal herbs are also found extensively in the Kashmir valley and in the northern areas of Kashmir. These medicinal herbs and shrubs are of great importance because they are widely used in Ayurveda and other traditional forms of treatment that originated in India. Presently, Ayurveda etc are accepted world over as a medical science. These plants have healing powers to cure many diseases.
Jammu and Kashmir is also popular for its large orchards located in the Kashmir valley. Apples, Pears, Peaches and Strawberries etc of the best quality are grown here. The temperature and climate suits the production of these fruits. Dry fruits like Walnuts, Almonds, apricots etc are also extensively grown and exported world over.
Major tourism spots in Jammu and Kashmir are Vaishnodevi temple, Raghunath temple, Pahalgam, Gulmarg etc. These tourist destinations pull in thousands of tourists yearly and therefore tours and travel business, hotels and lodging are on the most popular employment generation sectors in Jammu Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir has notable educational institutions such as the Sher - e – Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology,University of Kashmir, University of Jammu etc.
Jammu and Kashmir is a work wonderful place to work and make a living. It is truly a heavenly place to live in.
