Himalayan apples in Rajasthan: Farmers grow orchards in the scorching Thar desert

In Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, farmers in Sikar and Jhunjhunu have successfully cultivated apples, a fruit typically grown in cooler climates. Using the HRMN-99 apple variety, which thrives in extreme temperatures, Santosh Khedar’s orchard yields over 6,000kg annually. This innovation could transform agriculture in arid regions, with potential expansion in the coming years.