Role of Horticulture in achieving Sustainable Goals in Jammu and Kashmir A study of Jammu and Kashmir.

Horticulture of Jammu and Kashmir plays a significant role for social economic development of UT. Horticulture is one of the sectors of agriculture which is growing faster than other sectors in India.Hoticulture helps our country to achieve growth of 4% during the 12th five year plan. With the launch of National horticulture mission in (2005-2006) help to achieve a significant growth in agriculture. In agriculture GDP horticulture contributes 29.5%.In horticulture (1992-1993) to (2004- 2005) is considered the ' Golden revolution” (Choudhary, S. K., 2013).The development of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), a UT of India, has made lot of steps to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs, adopted in 25 September 2015, in 70th session encompass 17 objectives and 69 targets aimed at fostering global prosperity, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion by 2030. J&K's journey faces difficulties after difficulties state to achieve best runner in sustainable development after showing notable improvements across various SDG indicators. Jammu and Kashmir has made notable progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, with significant improvements in health, poverty reduction, and environmental sustainability. While challenges remain in areas such as education, gender equality, and economic growth, ongoing efforts and strategic initiatives are paving the way for a more sustainable and inclusive future for the region. The good health and well-being, increased from 62 in 2019-20 to 70 in 2020-21. The paper will analysis CAGR stands for compound annual growth rate was used for overall score of SGDs. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India reveals the nation's multifaceted approach and the challenges faced in achieving these global objectives. The studies encompass various themes, including policy implementation, regional disparities, sector-specific analyses, and the role of technology and innovation. This paper explores opportunities for value addition and agribusiness development in the horticulture industry of Jammu and Kashmir. It may examine value-added products such as apple-based processed foods, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, as well as marketing strategies, branding initiatives, and investment opportunities to enhance the competitiveness and profitability of the horticulture sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]