"We need a North-South cold chain link in Kashmir Valley and investors need to be encouraged to establish Controlled Atmosphere Stores in industrial estates and fruit markets in Sopore, Baramulla, Rafiabad and other places," Omar said.
Chairing a meeting here to review various programmes for horticulture and agricultural development in the Valley, the CM stressed on the importance of adopting modern methods to enhance the per hectare production of apple by rejuvenating old orchards and providing high-density and disease resistant seed to horticulturists, an official spokesman added.
The concept of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for strengthening the value of the fruit was an encouraging initiative in that direction, the CM added.