Soil and water are main components in agriculture
Area under cultivation is very low
Irrigated area is around 100% of cultivated area
Land holding per capita very low 2-8 kanals
Geographical area and farmers' fields affected by different forms of soil erosion and land degradation causing loss of productivity
Conservation and management of precipitation (snow) holds the key for sustainable agriculture in kargil district
Soil and water conservation is the foundation of any agricultural development supported by a number of other protection ,production and livelihood support interventions
Water is the most crucial input and acts as a catlyst to bring in ecological ,social and economic revolution.
