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Cherries are very tasty fruit. They are symbols of Good health. Cherries are important product of Kashmir Horticulture . They are grown with full enthusiasm in Districts like Shopian and Ganderbal. Scores depend on them for their livelihoods.
The export of Cherries from Kashmir to other parts of country through rail is a great news.
In a landmark development for the first time ever, Railways on 31 May, 2025 ferried 24 tonnes of cherries from Kashmir to Mumbai via Katra railway station. The move has brought smiles to cherry growers in Kashmir, whose produce will now reach Mumbai in just 33 hours. Earlier, it took six to seven days by road to transport cherries to Mumbai.
More such deliveries through train of crucial Kashmir horticulture produce are expected now.
This is definitely a historic development for our horticulture produce as this will be game changer for us .
The cherry farmers are delighted with this development as it will ensure full market potential to their product and taste of Kashmiri chery would be felt in different cities of country.
All this augers a great news for all important Apple fruit too as the apple industry is backbone of Kashmir as Apple being ferried through railways would be really great development and ensure full attractive market to it.
This historical development with launch of Railways in Kashmir has brought smiles on faces of Kashmir farmers.
Throughout world, The railways play a vital role in agriculture by efficiently transporting products from one region to another. They enable the timely movement of perishable goods, seeds, fertilizers, and equipment, connecting farmers to markets and consumers. Railways help reduce logistics costs, prevent spoilage, and increase the competitiveness of agricultural products, ultimately contributing to food security and the agricultural economy. Efficient rail transport supports farmers and the entire agricultural supply chain.
The start of use of Railways to ferry products from Kashmir is a great news for people of Kashmir .
