Kashmir Fruit

horticulture sector.

The fruit growers’ union in an open letter to PM Modi demanded subsidies on insecticides, pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers, as well as the availability of high-density plant material.

“The Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union, which serves as an umbrella body for all Fruit Growers Associations of the Valley, warmly welcomes your visit to the Kashmir Valley on 07-03-2024, with expectations that you will take all necessary measures for the promotion of the Horticulture Industry in J&K (UT),” reads the letter.

The pressing issues for consideration in the interest of the Horticulture Sector of J&K (UT) include the introduction of a Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for “Grade C” Apple and Fallen/ Ghiran, and the implementation of the Crop Insurance Scheme.

Basheer said there is a large proportion of C-grade apples, which makes it difficult for growers to sell them. So, there is a need for the Market Intervention Scheme(MIS), he said.

“The Market Intervention Scheme by the Union government played an important role in procuring inferior quality C-grade apples in the

said, “The examinations scheduled for March-07-2024 postponed. The date for the examinations shall be notified separately.”

people of Jammu and Kashmir are eagerly awaiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give him a grand welcome at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium today.

Speaking to reporters at the press enclave here, Raina said more than two lakh people are expected to welcome the Prime Minister.

Responding to a query about common people not being allowed to protest in the Srinagar press enclave, the BJP J&K chief said, “Everyone should get their rights, and no one needs to protest anywhere as everyone’s concerns should be addressed and no one should face any problems.”