How Strawberry Farming Took Over 60% of a Kashmir Village With These 4 Women At The Heart Of It

How Strawberry Farming Took Over 60% of a Kashmir Village With These 4 Women At The Heart Of It

Tasleema Begum wakes before the sun rises over Srinagar’s hills. She ties her dupatta, steps into the morning chill, and walks to her strawberry fields. There’s no time for a full breakfast — strawberries must be picked before the sun gets too strong. Each morning begins like this: with hands deep in red fruit and a mind already balancing chores, market runs, and home. Fifteen years ago, Gassu was a village of paddy fields and tight routines. Th…