Suhail Khan
Srinagar : Gowhar Jabeen, an MSc. Economics and Agriculture student from Ashajipora village in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, has set an example by leading male-dominated work in the region. She has become a successful entrepreneur by starting a kiwifruit nursery.
Jabeen’s business idea came to fruition during her studies when she aimed to overcome the financial crisis and not rely on her family. She started a Kiwi nursery unit as she believed it was the best business to begin due to the natural conditions in Kashmir that are perfect for kiwi cultivation. After conducting proper inquiries about market demand, she found that the demand for Kiwi fruit was high, and the market price was also substantial.
Kiwi plants were introduced by the SKUAST on an experimental basis, and after fruitful results, people not only came to know about this fruit but also started its cultivation. Jabeen’s unit currently has 200 pairs of male and female kiwi plants for sale, and she stresses that interested customers should purchase both to ensure proper growth.
Jabeen believes that agribusiness is the best way to earn money for survival. She stated that if one cannot earn a good amount, they can never be in losses in agribusiness. Jabeen also encourages other girls interested in learning about the Kiwi business to come forward and receive training so that they too can start their own units.
The introduction of Kiwifruit in the Kashmir valley occurred three decades ago to check how it fared in agro-climatic conditions. However, it was the late Bashir Ahmed War, a farmer from Sopore town in North Kashmir, who made kiwi cultivation possible for the first time in the Kashmir Valley.
Jabeen’s success story is a testament to the potential of women entrepreneurs in the region, and her initiative has provided opportunities for other women to follow in her footsteps.
Assalamualaikum mai yamrach yaripora say aik girl ho mai app say baat karna chati ho
Mujay bi kawi ka kaam start karna hai