March 06, 2021 23:30 (IST)

Kashmir Agriculture Department opens organic vegetable market in Srinagar
Srinagar: The Kashmir Agriculture Department has organized a completely organic vegetable market in Srinagar city.
There has been growing demand for organic vegetables in recent times.
The market has been introduced in Srinagar's Lal Mandi.
"Farmers can directly sell vegetables in the organic market and no middlemen are involved. This initiative will help the farmers boost their sales and the consumer will be able to live a healthy life and make better food choices," Mohamad Ali Lone, in charge, Vegetable Market, Lal Mandi Srinagar, told ANI.
Farooq Ahmad, an organic vegetable grower, told ANI that the market value of organic vegetables is really good due to its health benefits.
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