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Despite monsoon mayhem, over 1.7 cr apple boxes reached markets across Himachal Pradesh
Even during peak damage, government machinery worked round the clock to facilitate apple growers.
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Apple is a Rs 4,500-crore economy in the state. (PTI photo)The extensive damage to roads and havoc caused by torrential rains in Himachal Pradesh notwithstanding, 1,73,74,204 apple boxes of 20 kg each reached various markets between June 27 and September 15 this year, a government spokesperson Friday said. This marks a significant jump over 1,23,18,924 boxes that reached markets during the corresponding period last year.
He said 1,09,86,863 boxes were sold from Shimla and Kinnaur Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) compared to 77,40,164 boxes sold last year.
From Mandi APMC, 16,81,055 boxes were sold compared to 89,19,893 boxes last year. Solan APMC recorded sales of 24,90,835 boxes against 22,18,685 boxes last year while Kullu APMC registered 20,88,374 boxes compared to 14,03,392 boxes in 2024.
The spokesperson added that the government is committed to ensuring smooth transportation and marketing of apples so that growers do not face any inconvenience. The damaged roads were either restored or temporarily reconnected in record time to ensure smooth transportation of apples. Even during peak damage, government machinery worked round the clock to facilitate apple growers.
In addition to ensuring smooth transportation of apples, the state government also extended benefits to orchardists under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS). Through HPMC, procurement has crossed 55,000 metric tonnes, which is more than double compared to last year.
Apple is a Rs 4,500-crore economy in the state.
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