Diplomat Correspondent
Srinagar,DD: Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti today criticized the current government for failing to support Jammu and Kashmir’s fruit industry, calling it the “backbone of our economy.”
In a post on X, Mehbooba wrote, Mufti Sahib clearly recognized the fruit industry as the backbone of our economy.
During his short tenure, he took bold and effective measures to support this vital sector.”
“He waived the toll tax, established fruit mandis across the region, introduced the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) to purchase C-grade apples, and launched the High-Density Plantation Scheme to boost productivity and quality,” it reads.
“In sharp contrast, the present government has remained a silent spectator. It has failed to take forward these critical initiatives most notably, it did not procure C-grade apples under the MIS this year, resulting in heavy losses for fruit growers who are already reeling from repeated disruptions, including the frequent closure of the National Highway,” reads the post. (KNC)