Himachal Pradesh has been experiencing heavy rainfall and roads have suffered extensive damage but still 1.73 crore apple boxes reached various markets in the past three months.

According to official figures, 173,74,204 apple boxes of 20 kg each reached various markets between June 27 and September 15, marking a significant increase over 123,18,924 boxes reaching markets during the same period last year.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had directed the Public Works Department (PWD) to restore blocked and damaged roads to prevent inconvenience and losses to apple growers. The damaged roads were either restored or temporarily opened by working round the clock to ensure smooth transportation of apple during its peak season.

Meanwhile, the fruit processing plants of the Himachal Prade

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