Kashmir Rays
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • J&K
    • Jammu
    • Kashmir
  • Sub-continent
  • Edit
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
  • World
  • Sports
  • More
    • Business
    • Health
    • Science
  • E-Paper
  • Urdu
  • Home
  • J&K
    • Jammu
    • Kashmir
  • Sub-continent
  • Edit
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
  • World
  • Sports
  • More
    • Business
    • Health
    • Science
  • E-Paper
  • Urdu
No Result
View All Result
Kashmir Rays
No Result
View All Result
Home Kashmir

Hailstorm Aftermath: Growers demand compensation, CIS implementation

News Desk by News Desk
June 2, 2025
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
0
Terrorist killed in ongoing Rajouri encounter: Police
0
SHARES
7
VIEWS
Share on Facebook

Jahangeer Ganaie

Srinagar, Jun 02 : In yet another weather-related setback to Kashmir’s horticulture sector, the hailstorm on Monday afternoon wreaked havoc in Chitragam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district and Tral area of Pulwama district, flattening apple orchards and compounding the worries of already distressed fruit growers.

RELATED POSTS

Amarnath Yatra 2025 set to commence on July 3; Comprehensive security, safety measures in place: LG Manoj Sinha

Leopard sighting  sparks fear in Rajpora

This fresh inclement weather conditions comes just days after similar hailstorms struck Sedow-Hirpora belt in Shopian, and DH Pora area of neighbouring Kulgam district.

The hailstorm hit the region during a crucial stage of apple development, leading to extensive crop damage and triggering renewed appeals from growers for immediate government support.

Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), growers said that despite repeated losses over the years due to unpredictable weather, they have received little to no compensation or structural protection.

“The storm was merciless,” said Nazim Ahmad, an orchardist from Shopian. “Our apples suffered damage earlier and now again due to hailstorm. We invest lakhs every year in fertilizers, pesticides and labor, only to suffer heavy losses without any meaningful support.”

Orchardists across Shopian urged the government to introduce a comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme to safeguard their livelihoods. They said they are even ready to pay premiums annually if it means they would be fairly compensated during calamities.

ADVERTISEMENT

“We are not seeking charity,” said another grower. “We are ready to pay for insurance. But the government must act now. It is heartbreaking to watch your entire effort turn to waste in a single evening.”

Adding to their woes, many growers also called for loan interest waivers in hailstorm-hit areas, saying the pressure of debts amid repeated losses is pushing them to the brink.

“The absence of a crop insurance scheme has turned a natural disaster into a human crisis,” said a member of the local fruit growers’ association. “Over 8 lakh families in Jammu and Kashmir depend directly or indirectly on horticulture. The sector contributes nearly 10% to the UT’s GDP. The government must respond immediately and meaningfully.”

Growers also urged the administration to deploy damage assessment teams from SKUAST-Kashmir and the Department of Horticulture and to ensure adequate compensation to the affected growers.

“This is not the first time we are pleading,” said another grower. “If the government fails to act now, the backbone of Kashmir’s economy might snap under the pressure — along with the hopes and livelihoods of lakhs.”

The distressed growers have sought immediate intervention from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, hoping that the administration will finally turn its promises into concrete action.

Meanwhile, similar reports of losses were reported from Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district due to the hailstorm—(KNO)

ShareTweetSendShare
Previous Post

Temp settles below normal across J&K

Next Post

LG Sinha visits Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple on Jyeshtha Ashtami

Related Posts

Amarnath Yatra 2025 set to commence on July 3; Comprehensive security, safety measures in place: LG Manoj Sinha

Amarnath Yatra 2025 set to commence on July 3; Comprehensive security, safety measures in place: LG Manoj Sinha

June 26, 2025
Leopard sighting  sparks fear in Rajpora

Leopard sighting  sparks fear in Rajpora

June 26, 2025

Ready to make way for BJP chief minister if that is what it takes to restore statehood to J&K: Omar Abdullah

CM Omar Abdullah vows to develop Gulmarg as world-class golf destination

J&K Gets Major Infra Boost; 19 Road and Tunnel projects worth Rs 10,637 Crore Approved

HED invites applications for need based academic arrangement positions in Degree Colleges

CM Omar Abdullah chairs high-level meeting to finalize Muharram arrangements

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah receives first batch of Hajj Pilgrims at Srinagar Airport

Iran Israel Conflict: Evacuation process of Indian students begins

Next Post
LG Sinha visits Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple on Jyeshtha Ashtami

LG Sinha visits Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple on Jyeshtha Ashtami

J&K incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits: Mehbooba Mufti at Kheer Bhawani temple

J&K incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits: Mehbooba Mufti at Kheer Bhawani temple

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

THE LATEST

Amarnath Yatra 2025 set to commence on July 3; Comprehensive security, safety measures in place: LG Manoj Sinha

Leopard sighting  sparks fear in Rajpora

Star players of Khelo India Center to represent J&K in Soft Tennis Junior Nationals

Ready to make way for BJP chief minister if that is what it takes to restore statehood to J&K: Omar Abdullah

“Samvidhan Hatya Diwas”: Lieutenant Governor inaugurates 1975 Emergency Exhibition at Convention Centre, Jammu

CM Omar Abdullah vows to develop Gulmarg as world-class golf destination

J&K Gets Major Infra Boost; 19 Road and Tunnel projects worth Rs 10,637 Crore Approved

Russia tells US not to strike Iran, warns of nuclear catastrophe

HED invites applications for need based academic arrangement positions in Degree Colleges

CM Omar Abdullah chairs high-level meeting to finalize Muharram arrangements

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah receives first batch of Hajj Pilgrims at Srinagar Airport

Iran Israel Conflict: Evacuation process of Indian students begins

Iran Israel Conflict: 90 Kashmiri students being evacuated through Armenia border

About

Kashmir Rays is a daily Urdu language newspaper from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. We are committed to uphold the principles of free and fair journalism. Our motto is to provide true reportage of events as they unfold.

News By Topic

  • Business
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Health
  • In Pics
  • Jammu
  • Kashmir
  • Ladakh
  • Latest
  • Lead
  • Local
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Press Release
  • Rajouri
  • Science
  • Second Lead
  • Sports
  • Sub-continent
  • Tech
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Weather
  • World

More Info

  • Disclaimer
  • Team
  • Contact Us
  • About

© 2021 Kashmir Rays | Designed by Buucket

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • J&K
    • Jammu
    • Kashmir
  • Sub-continent
  • Edit
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
  • World
  • Sports
  • More
    • Business
    • Health
    • Science
  • E-Paper
  • Urdu

© 2021 Kashmir Rays | Designed by Buucket