Despite infrastructure challenges, Kalikot’s tourism sector showed promising signs in 2024, with several initiatives aimed at unlocking the district’s considerable natural and cultural assets.
On the economic front, apple farming emerged as a success story. The District Agricultural Development Office reported that . Farmers were given a 70 percent subsidy to plant apple saplings, promoting apple farming across the district. However, despite more than 900,000 apple trees being planted, farmers faced disappointment due to lack of market access, highlighting the need for better market linkages and cold storage facilities. kalikot 2024
Small-business cooperatives were launched, providing farmers better access to markets and fair prices for their produce, mitigating the logistical challenges of the mountainous region. 2. Infrastructure and Connectivity Breakthroughs Despite infrastructure challenges
