Despite extensive damage to roads during torrential rains that wreaked havoc across Himachal Pradesh, more apples made their way to various markets from the apple-growing state than last year.
As per government data, 1,73,74,204 apple boxes of 20 kg each reached markets between June 27 and September 15 this year, an increase from last year’s 1,23,18,924 boxes that reached markets during the same period.
A government spokesperson said this was made possible by government machinery working round the clock to ensure smooth transportation of apples during the apple season by either restoring roads or temporarily reconnecting them in record time.
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He said 1,09,86,863 boxes were sold against 77,40,164 boxes sold last year from Shimla and Kinnaur Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC).
From Mandi APMC, 16,81,055 boxes were sold compared to 89,19,893 boxes sold last year. Similarly, Solan APMC recorded sales of 24,90,835 boxes against 22,18,685 boxes sold last year, while Kullu APMC registered 20,88,374 boxes compared to 14,03,392 boxes in 2024.
Apple is a ₹4,500-crore economy in the state and the government is committed to ensuring smooth transportation and marketing of apples so that growers do not face any inconvenience, he added.
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