Green Corridor for Kashmir’s Apple Trucks: Can It Save the Valley’s ₹12,000-Crore Fruit Economy?

Green Corridor for Kashmir's Apple Trucks: Can It Save the Valley's ₹12,000-Crore Fruit Economy?

Green Corridor for Fruit Trucks: Why Kashmir’s Apple Economy Is Racing Against the Clock By: Javid Amin | 03 Aug 2026 Every August, thousands of trucks loaded with fresh apples, pears and plums begin the long haul from Kashmir’s orchards to markets across India. This year, that journey is once again running into landslides, security convoys and highway shutdowns — and the Valley’s traders are asking for a fix that’s been talked about for years but never fully delivered: a dedicated green corridor. There’s a rhythm to August in Kashmir…

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