Himachal minister calls high-density apple scheme a failure

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: April 01, 2026 01:45

Himachal Pradesh’s Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi has termed the high-density apple plantation scheme introduced by the previous BJP government as its “biggest failure.” He argued that the project did not deliver promised yields, left orchardists burdened, and exposed growers to global competition, particularly from cheaper imports under free trade agreements.

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