Despite torrential rains across Himachal Pradesh and extensive damage to roads, a total of 1.73 crore apple boxes have reached various markets in the last almost three months.

According to official figures, a total of 1,73,74,204 apple boxes (20 kg each) have reached various markets between June 27 and September 15.

This marks a significant increase compared to 1,23,18,924 boxes during the same period last year.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had directed the Public Works Department (PWD) to ensure restoration of the blocked and damaged roads to prevent inconvenience and losses to the apple growers.

The damaged roads were either restored or temporarily reconnected by working round the clock to ensure smooth transportation of apples during the peak season.

Meanwhile, HPMC’s frui

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