Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Kashmir Apple Growers Face Losses Due to Highway Disruptions
Apple farmers in Kashmir are struggling to transport their apples because the main road is closed due to landslides.
This is causing their apples to rot, leading to big financial losses.
While some trucks are using a different road and a special train is transporting some apples, it's not enough to solve the problem.
The farmers and traders are frustrated and want the government to find a better solution quickly.
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway reopened after 20 days, but many trucks remain stranded.
Apple growers are facing substantial financial losses as their fruit spoils in transit.
Around 5,000 apple trucks were reportedly stranded on the road.
A direct Srinagar-Delhi parcel train has been launched, but its capacity is limited.
Traders and growers are protesting and demanding more effective solutions.
- Who
- Kashmir apple growers and traders
- What
- Facing significant losses due to highway closures and fruit spoilage
- When
- Since the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
- Where
- Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Highway closure due to landslides after heavy rain
Apple Growers/Traders
Government Authorities
Economic Impact
Apple Growers/Traders
Experiencing significant financial losses and demanding immediate action to prevent further damage to their produce.
Government Authorities
Working to mitigate the damage and are making efforts to improve the road and transport options.
Infrastructure and Solutions
Apple Growers/Traders
Finding existing infrastructure and current solutions to be inadequate.
Government Authorities
Implementing short-term and long-term plans to assist the growers with the situation.
- Event
- Apple transport crisis in Kashmir
- Highway Affected
- Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)
- Alternative Route
- Mughal Road
- Rail Transport
- Dedicated parcel train Srinagar-Delhi
- Apple Production
- 75% of India's total
- People Affected
- Around 50 lakh directly/indirectly
- Value of Apple Economy
- Rs 10,000 crore
Sources
Fruit-laden trucks stranded: NC MP slams closure of Srinagar-Jammu NH
Thousands Of Tonnes Of Apples Rotting In Kashmir Due To Road Closure
J&K authorities block 300 social accounts, allege Pakistan exploiting MLA Doda protests
Omar asks Gadkari to ensure uninterrupted passage of apple-laden trucks on Srinagar-Jammu highway
Apple trucks stranded: Opposition corners CM Omar despite highway being under NHAI control
Vital Srinagar-Jammu highway restored through temporary diversion: Gadkari
Highway closure hits apple trade; prices plunge at Jammu fruit Mandi - Telegraph India
Cong says J&K suffered ‘colossal damage’ due to floods, seeks comprehensive package for victims
Srinagar MP alleges deliberate attack on Kashmir’s economy over highway closure - Telegraph India
Harvest at Risk
J&K NH disruption: Fruit-laden trucks move via Mughal Road, Railways transport 2000 tonnes of apple
