Archive · 21 May 2025
Farmers Demand Ban on Turkish Apples; Meet Governor
Farmers in Himachal Pradesh want to stop importing apples from Turkey.
They met with the Governor to ask for a ban.
Turkey sends a lot of apples to India, earning a lot of money.
The farmers want to help their own businesses and also show they don't support countries that support terrorism.
They hope this ban will support local farmers and send a strong message.
Sanyukt Kisan Manch requested a ban on Turkish apple imports.
The delegation met with Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.
India imports about 1.29 lakh metric tonnes of apples from Turkey.
Turkey earns approximately ₹800 to ₹1,000 crore from apple exports to India.
The ban aims to boost the state's economy and send a message against terrorism-supporting countries.
- Who
- Sanyukt Kisan Manch and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.
- What
- Demand for banning Turkish apple imports.
- When
- May 2025 (Article Dated)
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To boost the local economy and protest countries supporting terrorism.
- Turkey's Apple Exports to India
- 1.29 lakh metric tonnes
- Turkey's Earnings from Apple Exports
- ₹800 to ₹1,000 crore annually
- Himachal Pradesh Apple Production
- 6 to 10 lakh metric tonnes
- Families Dependent on Apple Sector
- 3 to 4 lakh
Sources
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