Protected Cultivation: Indispensible for Cold Arid Ladakh

Cold arid Ladakh region experiences more than 300 cloud free sunny days. This solar energy is an asset that can meet all energy needs of Ladakh region. Protected cultivation is one sector that utilizes this natural resource for the benefit of small and marginal farming community of Ladakh. Protected cultivation in the form of greenhouse, trench and low tunnel together has the ability to provide a variety of fresh vegetables year round. These simple structures are economical and can add variety, taste and nutrition in one go.