The geographical location of Ladakh makes it strategically very important for India because first, it connects India to Central Asia, South Asia, China, Pakistan and the Middle East, and second, it hosts the mighty Siachen glacier. Historically it was also the centre of trade along the Silk Route and acted as a doorway from India to Tibet and Central Asia..

Vegetation is extremely sparse in Ladakh except along streambeds and wetlands, on high slopes, and irrigated places. About 1250 plant species, including crops, were reported from Ladakh. Ladakh Produce Extra large size of Vegetables recorded at DIHAR and DRDO. The regions on the north flank of the Himalayas – Dras, the Suru valley and Zangskar – experience heavy snowfall and remain cut off from the rest of the region for several months in the year, as the whole region remains cut off by road from the rest of the country. Summers are short, though they are long enough to grow crops.

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Advantage Ladakh​

• Diversification of Ladakh’s agricultural base

• Organic farming and seed production.

• Various Incentive Scheme for Industrial Growth

• Value addition and marketing of agricultural products

• Promoting the horticultural sector in the region