Apple production
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is trying to create a huge chain of CA storage logistics in Kashmir valley.
In this connection recently JK Horticulture Planning & Marketing organized a day long meet on CA Storage Logistics.
During the meeting Director Horticulture Planning and Marketing, J&K, informed that J&K is the leading producer of apples in the country with a large varietal spectrum and harvest ranging from July till November, besides having a unique position in the global market.
To ensure availability of quality apples throughout the year and provide best returns to producers, we endeavour to augment our CA storage capacity in a big way.
He shared that, currently, we have around two lakh MT of installed CA storage capacity in J&K and to meet the requirements of CA Storage, we shall be hand-holding and facilitating potential investors from within and outside the UT.
Director Industries and Commerce, Kashmir brought out a detailed account of Industrial policy, Procedures and Schemes of the government.
Director Horticulture, Kashmir, delineated on key features of the Scheme under MIDH to assist the CA store investors.
Besides, CA Storage Schemes implemented by the National Horticulture Board were explained by the Deputy Director NHB, Sansar Ahmed. Besides, the procedure for allotment of industrial land and concessions which can be availed for land in estates of SIDCO and SICOP were highlighted by the General Managers. NABARD, JKB and SBI who also shared their policies for assistance for CA stores.
