The chief minister said the state will take up the matter strongly, as Turkish apples have severely impacted local horticulturists. P's meeting with all CMs is scheduled for 24 May.
Apple growers from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir have been complaining about high imports. But this year is an exception due to decreased production.
According to study, published in 'mBio', C. auris may contaminate fruit surfaces because of practices aimed at extending shelf life. The fungus can be deadly for patients in ICU.
Apples from South Kashmir's Shopian used to sell for Rs 1,300-1,5000 per 10 kg, but the price came down to just Rs 800-Rs 1,000 due to stains thanks to use of poor quality pesticide.
On average each day in October, only 3,200 metric tonnes of apples came from Kashmir to Azadpur Mandi compared to 18,250 metric tonnes in the same period last year.
Centre's procurement deal through NAFED offers Kashmir apple farmers a lower rate than last year, while also changing the definitions of different categories.
Research paper, however, finds lowest indebtedness level among Muslims at 12.3% & highest among Hindus at 14.9%. Overall national financial inclusion level at 87.2%, indebtedness at 14.7%.
Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.
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