Scheme launched to deliver Kashmiri saffron by post

The department of posts on Wednesday launched a 'Saffron Post' scheme that will deliver the famous Kashmiri saffron at the doorsteps of the customers anywhere in the world.

The Saffron Post was launched by Jammu and Kashmir agriculture minister Ghulam Hassan Mir at Pampore, also known as 'saffron town' of the valley, in Pulwama district.

Saffron Post is available in packets of 0.5 grams, one gram and five grams at select post offices in Kashmir, an official of the department of posts said. He said customers can buy the products in person at India Post outlets in Jammu and Kashmir.

"They can also place orders of Saffron through the postmaster (saffron post division), GPO, Srinagar and the products will be packed and delivered through Speed Post across India and around the world," he added.