Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Dec 19: Member of Parliament from Jammu and Kashmir, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, raised serious concern over the acute distress faced by farmers, orchardists and saffron growers in the Valley during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha.
The Kashmir MP highlighted the heavy losses suffered due to natural disasters and the consistent closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway for nearly a month during the peak season this year, which resulted in rotting fruit consignments and severe financial hardship for growers.
Ch Ramzan pointed out that mounting losses have left orchardists unable to repay their Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans, pushing them into deep debt.
He demanded a special relief package for the agriculture and horticulture sectors, KCC loan amnesty, and the dedicated Railway services to ensure timely transportation of fruits when highways remain blocked.
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