A delegation of Jammu & Kashmir Fruit Growers Association today called on Director Horticulture Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat to apprise him of the issues faced by them including the import of Iranian apples via Afghanistan.
The orchardists in the catchment area of the procurement centers will register online for procurement of apples through Central Procurement Agency, NAFED on the official Horticulture website.
Choudhary impressed upon all the officers involved in implementation of the scheme to ensure that the basic purpose of buying apple from the growers at their doorsteps with immediate payment directly to the bank accounts of the apple growers shall be fulfilled smoothly.
Under the scheme, Apple will be procured by NAFED directly from the growers/aggregators at optimum prices at 5 designated Collection Centres (Fruit & Vegetable Mandies).
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