Northern Railway offers a 50% freight discount on return journeys for apples and horticultural produce from Kashmir to boost trade.
Indian Railways plans modern warehouses at Anantnag and Pampore stations to support Kashmir's horticulture and saffron sectors through private investment.
Jammu and Kashmir's horticulture sector is a major economic driver, supporting 3.5 million people and contributing 10% to the region's GDP.
Walnut cultivation is transforming rural economies in Rajouri, J&K, with bumper harvests creating jobs and income.
Kashmir officials urge fruit growers to leverage railway freight for efficient, cost-effective transport of produce.
Organic walnut harvest is underway in Bani, Kathua, providing crucial income for thousands of families.
A high-level committee has been formed to evaluate a proposal for a national Sea Buckthorn research centre in Ladakh's Nubra valley.
J&K Agriculture Minister Javid Dar calls for tailored research and innovation to boost the region's unique agricultural and horticultural sectors.
Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid urged Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to establish a green corridor for fruit trucks on NH-44 to mitigate losses.
Kashmir's fruit growers are facing an economic crisis as highway disruptions delay produce transport, prompting calls for special measures.