Jammu, January 29: Orchardly, an agritech platform working to empower farmers with data-driven solutions, has been selected as the Top Emerging Startup of Jammu & Kashmir at the prestigious J&K Startup Awards, held Thursday at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), Jammu.
The award was presented during the J&K Startup Mela by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Omar Abdullah, who felicitated innovative startups contributing to the state’s economic and technological growth. Orchardly was honoured with a cash prize of ₹50,000 along with a certificate of excellence.
Expressing gratitude on the occasion, Orchardly CEO Ehsan Quddusi said,
“This recognition is a proud moment not just for Orchardly, but for every farmer and innovator who believes that technology can transform agriculture. Our mission has always been to bridge the gap between innovation and the orchard, and this award strengthens our resolve to scale our impact across Jammu & Kashmir and beyond.”
Founded with the vision of making agriculture smarter, more resilient, and profitable, Orchardly provides farmers with real-time weather advisories, crop insights, mandi price updates, and scientific recommendations. The platform works closely with thousands of growers, helping them adopt modern practices and improve productivity and income.
Orchardly’s mission is to build a technology-driven ecosystem that connects farmers with knowledge, markets, and sustainable agricultural solutions, while strengthening the value chain from farm to market.
The recognition at the J&K Startup Awards marks an important milestone in Orchardly’s journey and highlights the growing role of agritech startups in driving rural innovation and economic development in the region.
