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India Gazette
6 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM launches Apple carton distribution to boost branding, support farmers
ANI 13 Jul 2025, 23:39 GMT+10 Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 13 (ANI): Following the directives of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the distribution of cartons has commenced to provide a distinctive identity to the apples cultivated in Uttarakhand. This initiative aims to benefit apple producers in the Uttarkashi and Dehradun districts while enhancing the packaging standards of the apples, as stated in the official release. The Chief Minister stated that Uttarakhand offers immense possibilities for organic farming and horticulture. A policy has been formulated for the proper development of horticulture in the state, and the government is continuously promoting this sector. The state government is particularly encouraging apple cultivation in horticulture. He said that the government is continuously working towards apple production in the state and to ensure a fair price for apples to the apple-producing farmers. Work has been done to give a unique identity to the apples produced in Uttarakhand by selling the apple product of the farmers in the Uttarakhand brand Universal Carton / Corrugated Fibre Board Box (CFB) with Apple Tray. According to the release, to provide higher prices to farmers for their produce, the work of distributing produce among farmers through Horticulture Mobile Squad Centres has been initiated. This involves providing 3.85 lakh Universal Cartons to farmers in Uttarkashi district and 0.75 lakh Universal Cartons to farmers in Dehradun district, both of which are in demand. These cartons are being supplied to the listed firms/companies. The farmers and apple producers of the state will now receive higher prices for their produce by obtaining Universal Cartons on a 50% subsidy under the Uttar Fasal Prabandhan Yojana, a state sector initiative run by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department. Along with this, they will be able to provide their important support in giving a unique identity to the apple produce of Uttarakhand. (ANI)
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Himachal Pradesh: Kotkhai delegation demands complete ban on Turkish apples
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): A delegation of Tharonk village of Kotkhai area of Shimla district called on Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday and demanded to take up the matter of imposing a complete ban on import of Turkish apples immediately with the Union Government. They also thanked the Chief Minister for implementing various measures to benefit the apple growers, such as the adoption of Universal Cartons and the purchasing of apples on a weight basis. The delegation also apprised him of their various demands, and the Chief Minister assured them that he would consider them sympathetically. They demanded the construction of a link road from Koku nallah to Gharok and a drinking water supply scheme from Katch nallah to Gharok to benefit the people residing in these areas. They also invited the Chief Minister to visit the area. The Chief Minister directed the officers to prepare DPRs for both projects immediately. MLAs Sanjay Awasthy and Vivek Sharma, Principal Advisor Media to Chief Minister Naresh Chauhan, and former MLA Bamber Thakur were also present on the occasion. Earlier, apple farmers in Himachal Pradesh demanded a complete ban on the import of Turkish apples. A joint delegation of fruit growers and farmers, led by Himachal Pradesh Sanyukt Kisan Manch Convener Harish Chauhan, submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister and President through the Governor of Himachal Pradesh. Speaking to ANI, Chauhan expressed deep anger over Turkey's support to Pakistan, particularly during Operation Sindoor. 'Turkey is an ally of our enemy nation. It supported Pakistan during a critical time when India was fighting against Pakistan. At the same time, back in February 2023, when a devastating earthquake hit Turkey, the Government of India helped them on humanitarian grounds. In return, Turkey stabbed us in the back by aiding Pakistan,' he said. (ANI)
