DC Kupwara visits Handwara Fruit Mandi

Handwara, Oct 25: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, Friday visited the Fruit Mandi Handwara to review its functioning and discuss various issues faced by traders.

During his visit, the Deputy Commissioner held an interaction with members of the Fruit Mandi Association, led by its President Mohammad Amin, who apprised him of several concerns including the construction of a kisan ghar, a separate passage from the Bypass to the Mandi, and issues related to the special electricity supply line.

The DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Handwara Javed Masoodi and Tehsildar Handwara Zeeshan Khan. He assured the traders that the administration is committed to addressing their grievances and will take necessary steps to upgrade infrastructure and facilities at the Fruit Mandi. Suse emphasised that the district administration is focused on strengthening the horticulture sector and ensuring better support for fruit growers and traders, given its vital role in Kupwara’s economy.