Dehradun, Oct. 31 -- BJP leader Ravindra Jugran held a discussion with Horticulture Secretary SN Pandey today regarding the payment of approximately Rs 55 crore pending over the past four years to the horticulturists of Uttarakhand under the Apple Mission scheme.

During the conversation, Secretary Pandey informed Jugran that the state government is sensitive about the matter. He stated that two meetings have already been held in the presence of the Chief Minister, and legal consultation is being taken to ensure a fair and transparent resolution.

The Secretary also mentioned that since a CBI investigation related to the Horticulture Department is currently underway, special caution is being exercised while processing the payments to ensu...