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Himachal Apple Arrivals Top 1.73 Crore Despite Monsoon Damage

Targeted MIS procurement, expanded collection points, full-capacity processing kept volumes moving.

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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. (File)

Overview

  • Official data show 1,73,74,204 apple boxes of 20 kg each reached markets between June 27 and September 15.
  • The season’s throughput rose sharply from 1,23,18,924 boxes over the same period last year.
  • APMC sales included 1,09,86,863 boxes at Shimla–Kinnaur, 24,90,835 at Solan, and 20,88,374 at Kullu.
  • HPMC procurement under the Market Intervention Scheme has crossed 55,000 metric tonnes with 274 collection centres operating and plants processing nearly 400 tonnes daily.
  • PWD restored or temporarily reconnected damaged roads in record time as the chief minister ordered extra trucks, though some collection centres still face restricted access due to blockages.