A fruit mandi at Parnewa in Budgam’s Khan Sahib area is providing a local market facility for fruit growers and traders in the region.
Parnewa falls under Budgam district, while Kremshora is part of the Parnewa block and the Khan Sahib Assembly constituency.
Editorial Insight
Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Fruit mandi facility located in the Parnewa–Kremshore area of Budgam.
The area falls within the Khan Sahib Assembly constituency.
The mandi has been under establishment for several years.
Budgam has a significant horticulture sector, particularly apple cultivation.
Local market infrastructure can provide growers with an additional avenue for marketing their produce.
The Kremshore–Parnewa fruit mandi has been under establishment for several years. Earlier reports documented the construction of the mandi and highlighted the need to make the facility operational so that growers and traders in the area could access a local market.
Budgam has a significant horticulture sector, with apple, walnut, cherry and other fruit crops forming an important part of the district’s agricultural economy. The District Horticulture Department identifies horticulture as a major contributor to the region’s economy.
The development of local market facilities is aimed at improving market access for growers and traders in fruit-producing areas.
Editorial Analysis
Why This Matters
Market infrastructure is important for fruit-growing regions because it can provide growers and traders with facilities closer to production areas.
