Himachal government is doing injustice to apple growers: LoP
Apple growers are disappointed as coordination between Chief Minister, Minister and MLA is missing, claims former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur.
Apple growers are disappointed as coordination between Chief Minister, Minister and MLA is missing, claims former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur.
Over 27 farmer organisations have decided not to give up their stir and hold a joint agitation in the state capital till the BJP government accepts their outstanding demands. Opposition closes ranks in solidarity with the Himachal farmers.
HPCC vice-president said the BJP government did not care for the apple growers and as a result they are left to fend for themselves. So much so that today the apple growers are in a dire straight while the Horticulture Minister and Chief Minister have no clue about the solution to their issues.
He urged the state government to save farmers of Himachal from the loot of Adani group and this year, the group had reduced the purchase price of apples by Rs 16 which had adversely impacted Rs 5,000 crore apple market of the state.
Addressing media, Rathore said he visited various apple procurement centres to get firsthand knowledge of issues faced by horticulturalists and there was rampant mismanagement on the part of the government at these centres
The state generally contributes 30-40 per cent of total apple production in India, followed by Kashmir, which is at the top with 50 per cent production.
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