Cabinet approves extension of MIS for procurement of apples in JK for 2020-21
(NAFED) through State Designated Agency, Directorate of Planning and Marketing, Department of Horticulture & Jammu & Kashmir Horticulture Processing and Marketing Corporation (JKHPMC), directly from apple farmers of J&K and the payment will be made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into Bank account of apple farmers.
“12 LMT of apples can be procured under this scheme.
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He said the government has also allowed NAFED to utilize Government Guarantee of Rs. 2,500 Crore for this operation.
“The losses, if any, to be incurred in this operation will be shared between Central Government and UT administration on 50:50 basis.”
He said the constituted Designated Price Committee of last Season will be continued for the fixation of price of various variety and grades of apples for this Season also.
“The UT administration shall ensure the provision of basic amenities in the designated mandis.”
The spokesperson said that smooth and continuous implementation of the procurement process will be monitored by constituted Monitoring Committee under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary at the central level and constituted implementation & Coordination Committee under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary at the UT Level.
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