Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is an agricultural Union Territory as majority of the people are indulged in agriculture and other allied sectors for their livelihood. As such, the agriculture and other allied sectors also play a crucial role in the economy of the Union Territory, the present UT administration, right from the beginning has been contemplating to improve the working conditions for the farmers besides providing them adequate guidance and latest equipment to enhance their produce. Giving priority to the welfare of farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has, several years back, set a target for doubling the income of farmers by 2022 and initiated a number of schemes for the welfare of farmers besides providing them financial security and support. Moreover, a significant scheme aimed to save farmers from unprecedented losses of their crops due to natural calamities or other accidents, was also started wherein the insurance of crops were done at nominal premiums. Taking forward all these farmer-friendly schemes to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Government initiated every possible step for successful implementation of the same so that all necessary benefits are provided to the farmers in every nook and corner of Jammu and Kashmir. Besides imparting awareness regarding latest scientific advancements and techniques in farming, the agriculturalists were also provided necessary financial support to purchase new machines and tools that too at subsidized rates. Now, coming to the rescue of all such farmers, the Government has decided to start a cold storage facility in the Union Territory for storage of fruits and vegetables for a much longer time. In a meeting of the UT Administrative Council held under the chairmanship of LG Manoj Sinha, necessary approval was accorded to the proposal regarding construction of a 5000 MT Multi Chambered Modern Cold Storage and Ripening Project, under J&K State Agro Industries Development Corporation Ltd. To be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 2646.73 lakh at Jammu within next 8 months, the facility will provide necessary storage facilities to the farmers thereby saving them from the losses caused due to short shelf life of various agriculture and horticulture products. This landmark decision of the administration will go a long way in mitigating the sufferings of farmers besides helping in achieving PM’s vision regarding doubling the farmers’ income.