Ladakh becomes India's first 100% organic Union Territory
- Ladakh was declared India's first fully organic UT by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.
- The administration banned the sale & use of chemical fertilisers for farming in July 2026.
- Organic farming aims to protect Ladakh's soil, water & fragile Himalayan environment.
- Farmers could earn better prices for organic apricots, barley & vegetables, with certification efforts continuing.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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