
’18 lakh metric tonnes in 2023-24′: Horticulture exports see massive rise in Kashmir
Contrary to concerns about a decline, the horticulture industry in Jammu Kashmir has shown positive growth in recent years, according to a government response tabled in the legislative assembly.
The reply, addressing an unstarred question regarding the promotion of the apple industry, reveals an increase in both production and exports of horticultural produce.
As per the details available with news agency JKNS stated that during 2021-22, the production stood at 23.41 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) with 12.07 LMT exported outside the Union Territory (UT).
During 2022-23, the Production increased to 27.21 LMT and exports rose to 17.48 LMT and during 2023-24, the production remained strong at 26.43 LMT with exports reaching 18.57 LMT while in 2024-25 (up to February), the poduction is projected ...