SRINAGAR, May 28 -- CPI(M) leader and Kulgam MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami has raised concerns over the non-implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Kashmir, highlighting the continued exclusion of the region's farmers from the scheme's benefits.

Speaking at a press conference here following recent hailstorms and strong winds across the Valley, Tarigami urged the government to evaluate the current status of PMFBY in Kashmir and ensure immediate compensation for affected farmers.He noted that the adverse weather has caused significant damage to the agricultural sector, particularly apple orchards. "Agriculture is the foundation of Kashmir's economy, and the apple industry, in particular, supports thousands of famil...