date:Jul 24, 2012
e grading unit in his orchards. These days, it has become difficult to get labourers and those employed in orchards are used for plucking fruit, says Bhalaik.
The Himachal government is aware of the labour woes in apple orchards. The State Horticultural Produce Marketing Corporation is setting up state-of-the-art grading units at Oddi in Shimla, Patlikhul in Kullu, Jarol in Mandi, Gumma in Kotkhai and in Kinnaur. Each computer-controlled grading unit will cost Rs. 1.65 crore. Officials say each