SRINAGAR: Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, Director Horticulture Kashmir, on Friday chaired a meeting regarding subsidy support for transportation of fruits, as the Government of J&K (UT) has earmarked funds for the said purpose.
The meeting was attended by the officers of Department of Horticulture, Kashmir, representative of Horticulture Planning and Marketing, J&K, President Fruit Growers Association, President Canning Association, besides some prominent Cherry growers.
During the meeting all aspects of providing transportation charges to farmers were thoroughly discussed. A five member committee was framed as per the directions of the Director for preparation of detailed plan in respect of providing subsidy on freight charges of cherry crop.