Anantnag's Pampore-area belt produces Kashmir's celebrated saffron plus almond. A small saffron grading-and-packaging unit plus almond cold-press oil unit captures both heritage premium streams.
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Anantnag (with the historic Pampore saffron belt extending into the district) produces Kashmir's GI-protected saffron plus substantial almond cultivation. Both crops have premium-pricing potential that's largely captured downstream by Delhi/Mumbai traders. A small unit running saffron grading-cleaning-packaging (premium D2C and specialty-importer markets) plus an almond cold-press oil unit captures both streams.
Capex of 10-22 lakh covers grading equipment, oil expeller, packing, and Spice Board certification. MIDH (horticulture infrastructure) plus the Spices Board's value-add scheme cover up to 50% capex. Hard parts: saffron grading skill (very specialised), cold-press almond oil quality control, and brand-building. Realistic: 3 years to break-even; Kashmiri-origin story is the wedge.
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