Srinagar, July 29 -- Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday called for immediate and emergency transport measures to ensure the timely evacuation of Kashmir's horticultural produce amid repeated disruptions on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway caused by landslides and adverse weather.
Expressing concern over the growing distress among fruit growers, Mehbooba said prolonged road blockages were threatening the quality and market competitiveness of perishable produce, particularly apples, during the peak marketing season.
"Every harvesting season represents a year of patience, investment and hope for our orchardists. Today, many growers are anxiously watching truckloads of their produce remain immobilised because th...