J&K Apple Growers Face Market Risk After Withdrawal of Price Support Scheme

Kashmir's apple growers are facing increased price volatility following the withdrawal of a government support scheme that previously shielded them from market fluctuations. The scheme had provided a safety net for growers, but its discontinuation has left them without direct market protection.

With the safety net gone, private traders have become the primary channel through which growers must now sell their produce. This shift exposes apple farmers to greater price exposure and market risks, potentially impacting their income stability.