Apricot farming in Ladakh .....

   Raktsey Karpo Apricot of Ladakh got its first ever Geographical Indication (GI). This coveted GI tag certification is given for twenty years.Raktsey Karpo Apricot is registered recently in the GI tag lists along with the nine other items. Raktsey Karpo variety is unique to the region of Ladakh although it grows more than thirty types of Apricots. This Ladakh exclusive apricot variety is matchless in sweetness and colorful with white Kernel.

The Ladakhi apricot Raktsey Karpo received its first-ever Geographical Indication (GI). This highly sought-after GI tag accreditation is granted for 20 years. Along with nine other items, Raktsey Karpo Apricot has recently been registered in the GI tag lists. Despite growing more than thirty different varieties of apricots, the Raktsey Karpo variety is exclusive to the Ladakh region. This unique apricot type from Ladakh is unparalleled in flavour and vibrant with white Kernel.

Among the other nine fruits growing in Ladakh, apricot is a significant fruit with large cultivation in both the Leh and Kargil Districts. Additionally, apricot is being promoted as One District One Product for Kargil. It is distributed widely throughout Ladakh, with particular abundance in Sham regions (lower Ladakh), which include Dha-Hanu, Garkhon, Skurbuchan, Domkhar, Wanla, Khaltse, and Timosgang, as well as in Kargil.
        The Indian Army has joined hands with the local residents of Turtuk village near the Line of Control in the production and distribution of apricots. This is part of the Indian Army's outreach to people living in the border areas of the country. The apricot blossoms time is mid April.  We are going to witness the eyefeasting views of apricot.  If you are you not joining you are really going to miss something. Make quick moves. Join the festival. 

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