First shipment of Kashmiri walnuts is on its way to Karnataka, India

Karnataka is about to have a taste of Kashmiri walnut. The first shipment of Kashmiri walnuts has been flagged off from Budgam, according to a release issued by the ministry of commerce and industry on Monday. Under the ministry's One District, One Product (ODOP) initiative, a truck carrying 2,000 kg of walnuts was dispatched to Bengaluru, Karnataka. Kashmir produces 90 percent of India's walnuts. With their superior quality and flavour, Kashmiri walnuts are a wonderful source of nutrients and hence in high demand across the world. This product has enormous potential in both the local and worldwide markets. Recognizing that despite the availability of Kashmir walnuts, walnuts were being imported into India on a huge scale, the 'ODOP' team began an in-depth market research and stakeholder consultations in Kashmir. Furthermore, walnut importers in India were contacted, and the ODOP team was able to smooth the procurement through devoted handholding on both the ends. Prime Minister, ...