Shimla, Sept. 20 -- Despite the havoc caused by torrential rains across Himachal Pradesh and extensive damage to roads, a total of 1.7 crore (1,73,74,204) apple boxes (20 kg each) have reached various markets between June 27 and September 15. This marks a significant increase compared to 1,23,18,924 boxes during the same period last year.

A government spokesperson on Friday informed that from Shimla and Kinnaur APMC, 1.09 crore boxes were sold against 77.4 lakh boxes last year. From Mandi APMC, 16.8 lakh boxes were sold compared to 89,19,893 boxes last year. Solan APMC recorded sales of 24,90,835 boxes against 22,18,685 boxes, while Kullu APMC registered 20,88,374 boxes compared to 14,03,392 boxes in 2024.

The spokesperson added that th...