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The Floating Gardens of Dal Lake
鈥� An Insight into Kashmir's Unique Agricultural
Practice

Introduction
鈥� Overview of Dal Lake and the concept of
floating gardens.

Historical Background
鈥� Vegetable cultivation in ancient texts and
historical regimes.

Formation of Floating Gardens
鈥� Weaving and layering of lake weeds like Typha
and Phragmites.

Types of Floating Gardens
鈥� Mobile (Radh) vs Static (Demb) gardens.

Agricultural Practices
鈥� Organic methods using Hydrilla muck as
fertilizer.

Crops Grown
鈥� Vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins;
Fruits: melons, watermelons.

Role of Women
鈥� Significant contributions of women farmers in
cultivation.

Floating Vegetable Market
鈥� Early morning market with buyers and sellers
in shikaras.

Economic Significance
鈥� Impact on local livelihoods and Srinagar's
economy.

Environmental Benefits
鈥� Maintaining lake ecology and organic farming
benefits.

Challenges Faced
鈥� Pollution, encroachment, and climate change
effects.

Conservation Efforts
鈥� Initiatives by authorities and community
involvement.

Cultural Significance
鈥� Heritage value in Kashmiri culture and
tourism.

Comparative Analysis
鈥� Comparison with floating gardens globally.

Technological Innovations
鈥� Integration of sustainable technologies.

Impact of Tourism
鈥� Influence on economy and environmental
balance.

Future Prospects
鈥� Expansion potential and sustainable research.

Testimonials
鈥� Voices from local farmers and vendors.

Conclusion
鈥� Summary and call to action for preservation.

References
鈥� Sources and reading materials.

Acknowledgments
鈥� Thanks to contributors and local community.

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