Highway Closure Cripples Kashmir's Apple Industry: PDP Leader Seeks Solutions

In a bid to highlight the pressing issues faced by the apple industry in Jammu and Kashmir, PDP leader Iltija Mufti approached Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The industry is currently grappling with significant disruptions due to the recent closure of the Jammu-Srinagar highway.

Mufti's intervention comes amid growing discontent among apple growers and traders, who have been vocal about the government's perceived inaction regarding the situation. The closure, triggered by adverse weather conditions, has left numerous fruit-laden trucks stranded for days.

Expressing her concerns, Mufti stated that Mr. Sinha assured her of expedited measures to facilitate the smooth passage of trucks. This assurance aims to mitigate the financial losses being incurred by the beleaguered growers. Mufti and stakeholders hope for swift resolution to avert further impacts.