Saving Kashmirs Apple Cart
Jammu and Kashmirs apple industry sustains millions but suffers heavy post-harvest losses due to inadequate storage and processing, making infrastructure expansion, technology adoption and policy intervention economically imperative, writes Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Beigh The apple industry of Jammu and Kashmir, valued at nearly Rs 12,000 crore annually, directly or indirectly supports around 3.5 million people []