Srinagar, May 31 -- Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Uchit Singhal, said the breakthrough followed coordinated efforts between railway authorities, fruit growers, and the horticulture department. Encouraged by the success, two more cherry consignments-one from Katra and another from Jammu-are scheduled for dispatch in the coming days.
"This marks a win-win for both railways and growers and will boost J&K's economy," Singhal noted.
Ali Mohammad of the New Kashmir Fruit Association welcomed the move, saying it reduces both travel time and freight costs. However, he emphasized the need for a direct rail link with the Kashmir Valley to allow produce to be loaded closer to orchards.
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