India: Why JK Govt is allergic to garlic?

As if corroborating the allegations of traders, the government has not lifted the ban imposed on the import of more than six items that come from Pakistan Administered Kashmir.

Interestingly the government enforced ban on items, which were gaining popularity in Kashmir. The banned items include Ginger, Garlic, Dates, Raisins and Pista etc.
President of Kashmir Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Farooq Ahmad Dar terms the ban “unjustified” saying that it seems the government does not want cross-LoC trade to flourish.

“It is really absurd,” says Shah adding, “all the items which remained successful were banned. There is no proper system to regulate the trade. It seems government is reluctant to execute a CBM which was started with lot of pomp.”

Shah believes these particular items were banned after some non-state traders lobbied with the government because they felt the quality products from across would give them stiff competition especially the Pakistani products were gaining popularity.

Former President of KCCI Mubin Shah expresses surprise that the ban came from the Ministry of Agriculture while as the decision was the prerogative of the Ministry of Commerce.


Source: risingkashmir.com

Publication date: 10/22/2009

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