FARMING IN FRONTLINES

Along the quiet stretches of the International Border (IB) in Jammu, a silent revolution is taking root.

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Here, amidst the echoes of uncertainty and watchful eyes of security forces, farmers are tilling the land with courage and conviction, turning once-vulnerable zones into hubs of agricultural abundance.Once marked by migration, conflict, and caution, these border villages — including Suchetgarh, Arnia, Pargwal, Hiranagar, and RS Pura — are now witnessing a surge in productive farming, supported by government schemes and community-driven efforts. That which once a no-man’s-land during tense times is now a green belt of prosperity.Despite ceasefire violations in the past, the 2021 India-Pakistan border ceasefire agreement brought a fresh lease of life to the borderland communities. Farmers who were once hesitant to venture near fencing or live under the shadow of bunkers are now reclaiming every inch of fer