1. Kashmir's apple and saffron traders to benefit from new railway warehouses

Kashmir's apple and saffron traders to benefit from new railway warehouses

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  • Indian Railways plans two new warehouses near Anantnag and Pampore stations in Kashmir to boost agricultural trade.
  • • The facilities will help apple growers and saffron traders store produce safely and transport it to larger markets.
  • Private investors will develop and operate the warehouses under a 25-year lease agreement with Indian Railways.
  • A third warehouse is planned near Jammu, aiming to reduce transport costs, prevent crop losses and create jobs.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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