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Agriculture
Jammu and Kashmir to Build 50,000‑Ton Cold Storage Facility
✍️ freshplaza.com
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 08:04 PM
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The state government has announced plans to construct a cold storage capacity of 50,000 tonnes to support local farmers and reduce post‑harvest losses.
Jammu and Kashmir has announced a new cold storage project with a total capacity of 50,000 tonnes. The initiative aims to reduce post‑harvest losses and provide a reliable storage option for farmers across the state.
While the exact locations of the facilities have not yet been disclosed, officials said the project will be phased over the next few years. The cold storage units will help preserve perishable produce such as fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, boosting farmers’ incomes and ensuring year‑round availability for consumers.
The government plans to collaborate with private partners to finance and operate the facilities.
While the exact locations of the facilities have not yet been disclosed, officials said the project will be phased over the next few years. The cold storage units will help preserve perishable produce such as fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, boosting farmers’ incomes and ensuring year‑round availability for consumers.
The government plans to collaborate with private partners to finance and operate the facilities.