Ravinder Raina visited Shopian Fruit Mandi, promised to convey the issues of producers to the Minister of Home Affairs

Shopian, September 20 (IANS). Ravinder Raina, a national executive member of the BJP and former president of the Jammu and Kashmir Union Party, reached fruits in the Apple City of Shopian on Saturday and dealt with the producers, dealers and members of the fruits. His visit is being made at a time when the valley’s apple industry struggles with many challenges ranging from transport -related obstacles to increasing debt pressure. Raina said the meeting of fruit producers that the garden building sector is the backbone of the economy of Kashmir and that any crisis in this area directly affects the existence of millions of families. He assured that his concern would not be ignored at the highest level of management. Raina said: “I have heard your problems very patiently. Kashmir’s Apple producers are constantly having problems with the operation of trucks, market saturation, low rates and heavy financial obligations. I want to assure you that I will personally meet the trade union minister in New Delhi and put these demands in new Delhi.” The Farmer Credit Card (KCC) loan forgiveness was one of the most important claims made by the fruit producers. Many fruit greens said repeated roads, unauthorized rain, crops damage and a lack of competitive market prices pushed them into the debt cycle. In response, Raina said the government has always stood with the farmers of the country. I am confident that the waiver of KCC loans will provide relief to fruit evilters immediately. I would recommend it to the Minister of Home Affairs and other ministries involved. “The BJP leader has also taken note of the transport crisis, which has complained over the past few weeks. Fruit-loaded trucks are often caught on the Mughal road and Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which does great damage because the apples are doing great damage.” Raina said, “Raina said,” Raina should have no products. The smooth and timely movement of fruit trucks is needed. The issue will be serious about the authorities concerned. “Local producers and members of the Shopian Fruit Association welcomed Raina’s insurance, but insisted that the promises should be implemented as soon as possible. A Mandi merchant said:” We appreciate senior leaders like Ravinder Raina came here and listened to us. But our demand is that the decisions be implemented at ground level. Our fruits are our existence, and the delay of every day means loss of crores. ‘Raina also emphasized the role of horticulture in strengthening the region’s economy, saying that the central government is committed to modernizing the region. He said that new cooler storage facilities, better road connection and market contact with outdoor states are already being considered.