Shimla, May 22 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Himachal Pradesh Chapter, hosted its 6th annual Apple conclave in Shimla on Thursday, bringing together over 600 apple growers, agricultural experts, government officials, and industry leaders.

The conclave focused on empowering apple farmers with modern horticulture techniques and improved market access.

It also witnessed a strong advocacy for imposing a ban on apple imports from Turkey, citing the threat of market destabilisation and unfair pricing.

The event was inaugurated by Himachal Pradesh Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi, who emphasised the significance of the conclave as a collaborative platform for farmers, government departments, scientists, and ...