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Kashmir's Horticulture Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid India-US Trade Deal
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced plans to regularize nearly 60,000 daily wage workers this year, addressing a long-standing issue for the workers who have been unpaid for years.
- Abdullah criticized the recent India-US trade deal, stating it is detrimental to the horticulture sector in Jammu and Kashmir, especially the apple industry.
- The Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union warned that cheap imported apples could endanger local farmers, urging the Prime Minister to impose high import duties on foreign apples to protect the industry.
- The apple industry in Jammu and Kashmir supports nearly seven lakh families, making it crucial for the local economy, as noted by Abdullah.
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Kashmir's Horticulture Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid India-US Trade Deal
Kashmir's Horticulture Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid India-US Trade Deal The horticulture sector in Kashmir is facing a significant challenge due to the newly established India-US trade deal, which has stirred concerns among local farmers and dealers.Walnut farmer Javaid Ahmad Lone suggests the competitive market will push local farmers to enhance their produce quality. However, many in the fruit growers' union, including President Bashir Ahmad …
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
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