SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, June 12 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:

Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi, while presiding over a meeting with stakeholders to review preparations for the upcoming apple season, said that the estimated calculation of apple boxes will not be released this year. He noted that such estimates adversely impact market dynamics and often lead to financial losses for orchardists.

The Minister announced that starting next year, the estimation of apple boxes would be conducted using a scientific methodology to ensure accuracy and safeguard the interests of horticulturists.

The detailed discussions was held on various challenges fa...