SRINAGAR: The Apple Farmers Federation has demanded immediate relief from the growers whose fruit got damaged due to a heavy hail storm in the Shopian, Kulgam areas of the valley yesterday.
Zahoorn Ahmad Rather, President AFFI, J&K called for comprehensive compensation for affected growers who suffered extensive damages due to heavy hailstorms that wreaked havoc in Shopian, Kulgam and other areas of the valley. “The government should assess the damages immediately so that the growers are provided compensation well in time.”
Abdul Rashid Itoo, General Secretary AFFI, J&K questioned the non-implementation of the Crop Insurance Scheme, saying that the growers will heave a sigh of relief if the scheme is implemented. “The scheme will save the fruit growers in the event of losses suffered due to natural calamities.”
