6 Lakh Metric Tonnes Of Fresh Fruit Transported Out Of The State

According to the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government’s Department of Information and Public Relations, approximately 6 lakh metric tonnes of fresh fruit has been transported out of the state in three months. The state is famous for its production of fresh fruits, especially apples which generate a lot of employment in the Kashmir valley. The apple crop is grown in districts like Shopian, Baramulla, Anantnag, and Ganderbal. The department stated that Principal Secretary Asgar Samoon had instructed the truck drivers to adhere to the fixed freight rate prescribed by the government. This is yet another effort to restore normalcy in the region after the revocation of special status.