In a major boost to freight movement in the Kashmir Valley, 1,350 tonnes of industrial salt arrived for the first time by train from Kharaghoda station in the Ahmedabad Division, Gujarat to Anantnag station in Jammu & Kashmir.

The rake was loaded at Kharaghoda, and reached Anantnag covering about 2,000 km

Kharaghoda is a census town and a prominent salt-producing area in the Surendranagar district of Gujarat, located on the border of the Little Rann of Kutch. Kharaghoda salt is renowned for its high purity, with some varieties containing over 98% sodium chloride. Refineries in the area produce both industrial and edible-grade salt.

The consignment will be used in

1. Chemical Industry:

Used to produce caustic soda, soda ash, chlorine, and hydrochloric acid.

2. Soap Industry:

Acts as

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