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| Ashok Koul welcomes parcel train for apple growers | | |
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Srinagar, Sept 12: J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Jammu-Kashmir, Ashok Koul has welcomed the announcement by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to start a daily time-tabled parcel train service from Budgam to Adarsh Nagar (Delhi), calling it a "lifeline" for apple growers and a timely intervention that will bring immense relief to the horticulture sector of the Kashmir Valley.
“This is a historic decision that reflects the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to the welfare of every section of society, including the hardworking farmers and growers of Kashmir,” Ashok Koul said in a statement.
The parcel train service, comes amid a major crisis caused by the prolonged closure of the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44). This closure has severely impacted the transportation of apples, the economic backbone of the Valley. The move is expected to facilitate direct and reliable access to Azadpur Mandi, Asia’s largest fruit market, significantly reducing losses and delays.
Ashok Koul appreciated the bold approach of the Union Government, stating that the rail connectivity solution shows how infrastructure development under PM Modi’s leadership is being used to solve long-standing regional problems.
The introduction of this daily parcel train will not only save crores in losses but also restore the confidence of our growers and traders. This initiative reaffirms that the voice of Kashmir’s people is heard at the highest level,” he added. |
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