Archive · 27 Oct 2025
J&K Seeks Aid After Floods Damage Crops, Worth Rs 209 Crore
Floods in Jammu and Kashmir caused about 209 crore rupees in damage to the agriculture sector.
The government is asking the central government for help.
The minister also stated that the tendering process is ongoing for crop insurance.
The government is also working to increase the amount of storage for fruits and vegetables and has already set up two markets to make it easier to sell produce.
The government wants to create more cold storage facilities, too, and is working to make farmers aware of available programs.
J&K government estimates Rs 209 crore in losses to agriculture due to floods.
The government is seeking financial aid from the Centre.
The tendering process is ongoing for crop insurance.
22,000 metric tonnes of fruit was stuck on the highway due to closure.
Efforts are underway to expand cold storage capacity and improve markets.
- Who
- J&K Government, Agriculture Minister Javed Dar
- What
- Assessing flood damage, seeking aid for agriculture losses, and addressing infrastructure issues.
- When
- Report released on Monday, Oct 27
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To provide relief for crop damage and to improve agricultural infrastructure.
- Losses
- Rs 209 crore
- Fruit Production
- 23 lakh metric tonnes (Kashmir Valley)
- Fruit Stuck on Highway
- 22,000 metric tonnes
- CA Storage Capacity
- 2.92 LMT
- CA Storage Requirement
- 6.00 lakh metric tonnes
- Mandi Up-gradation Funds
- Rs 1.28 crore and Rs 3.68 crore