Success story from cold arid Ladakh: A blend of indigenous knowledge and innovation

The research article carries the success story of Sonam Norboo, an ex service men from Chemday village in Kharu block of cold arid Leh District. Mr. Norboo, a small farmer growing vegetables, pulses and fodder on about 0.25 ha of land has set an example for others. From an area of about 823 sq. meters by raising different vegetables, he has generated a net income of rupees 126,690.The said farmer is also an innovator too. He produces off season vegetable too in protected structures. By blending his indigenous knowledge with innovations, everything he produces is totally organic.