‘Battle for orchards and livelihood’: Railway expansion sparks tension in Kashmir’s ShopianThe Jammu and Kashmir government has approved five new railway lines, including the Awantipora-Shopian route, which will pass through apple orchards, raising concerns among farmers. The government claims these lines will boost economic development, but farmers argue that the lines will damage their livelihoods and that they were not consulted. The...
more... apple industry in Kashmir is a vital source of income, generating more revenue than tourism. The industry has already faced challenges in recent years, including climate change, transportation delays, and low prices. The government's decision to waive import tariffs on US apples has further exacerbated the situation, leading to a decline in prices for local produce.
Jammu Kashmir mein, government ne panch new railway lines approve kiya hai, jisme Awantipora-Shopian route bhi shamil hai. Ye route apple orchards se hoke jaayega, jisse farmers bahut pareshan hai. Government ka kehna hai ki yeh lines economic development mein madad karenge, lekin farmers ka kehna hai ki yeh unke livelihood...
more... ko nuksan pahunchayega aur unse koi consultation nahi kiya gaya. Kashmir mein apple industry bahut important hai aur ye tourism se bhi zyada revenue generate karta hai. Recent saalon mein, industry ko climate change, transportation delays, aur low prices jaisi challenges ka samna karna pada hai. US se apple import pe 20% tariff waive karne ka government ka decision ne situation ko aur bhi kharab kar diya hai, jisse local produce ki prices mein girāwat aayi hai.