Srinagar: Minister for Horticulture, Raman Bhalla informed the House that 40 to 70 percent losses were caused to the fruit crops of Kashmir division due to hailstorm and natural calamities, adding that no losses has occurred to the fruit crops in Jammu division due to hailstorm during the current fiscal.
Replying to a question by M. Y. Tarigami, the Minister said that 60 to 70% damages were caused in Kulgam and Qaimoh areas, 50% in Baramulla, more than 50% in Wattergam, Lasser, Achabal and Chijhama due to hailstorm. He said 50% damages were caused in Shopian, Imam Sahib and Kulgam Yaripora, 50 to 60 % in Harman, Malikgund, Zainavoat and Baderhama. While as 55% losses to the fruit crops in Chrar-i-Sharief, besides 40 to 50% damages were caused to the fruit crops in Anantnag, Shangus and Chagun.
The Minister said that damage report of Kulgam district for providing relief to the fruit growers have been submitted to the District Development Commissioner by Chief Horticulture Officers and compensation would be paid as per provisions of Natural Calamity Relief Fund by Revenue Department.
The Minister said that Enforcement Wing of Agriculture Department is authorized for sampling of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and these samples are sent to designated laboratories for testing. He said in case of negative reports the defaulters are booked under the relevant Acts.
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