20-05-2025
Sanyukt Kisan Manch demands ban on Turkish apple imports
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Shimla: A delegation of the
Sanyukt Kisan Manch
met governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan here on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a ban on the import of apples from Turkey.
The convener of the Manch, Harish Chauhan, informed the governor that India currently imports apples from around 44 countries, with Turkey alone exporting nearly 1.29 lakh metric tonnes. He said Turkey earned approximately Rs 800 to 1,000 crore from apple exports to India.
Highlighting the significance of the apple industry in Himachal, Chauhan informed the governor that the state produces between six to ten lakh metric tonnes of apples every year, and nearly three or four lakh families were directly dependent on this sector.
Banning apple imports from Turkey will not only boost the economy of the state but also send a strong message against countries that support terrorism and maintain close ties with Pakistan, he added.
The governor expressed support for the demands of the Kisan Manch and assured the delegation that their memorandum would be forwarded to the President and the Prime Minister. He said the matter directly concerned the economic well-being of the state and the interests of the farmers and orchardists must be protected.
