Asif Malik
Jammu, Jan 13 (KNS) ; The Jammu Division of the Northern Railway achieved a historic logistical breakthrough on Tuesday as the first freight train carrying fertilizer arrived at the Anantnag Goods Terminal, signaling a strategic realignment of the Kashmir Valley’s agricultural supply chain.
Official sources confirmed the train delivered 1,339 metric tonnes of Potash Derived from Molasse (PDM) directly to the terminal. Shipped in 21 BCN wagons from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, and supplied by Indian Potash Limited, the consignment is designed to ensure a reliable and efficient supply of vital agricultural inputs.
Railway officials emphasized that the direct rail-link will significantly reduce reliance on road transportation, curtail logistics expenses, and expedite the delivery of essential goods. The initiative is poised to substantially improve fertilizer access for farmers across the Kashmir Valley, especially during critical planting periods.
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Enhanced unloading capabilities and bulk storage at the terminal are expected to benefit both the trade community and farming sector, bolster local markets, and reinforce the region’s agricultural foundation. The project is also forecast to spur economic activity and generate employment in logistics and related industries.
In remarks to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal stated, “This shift in the Valley's fertilizer supply chain results from sustained outreach by the division. We are also coordinating with other leading fertilizer manufacturers to establish regular direct freight services to the Anantnag terminal.”
He added that the milestone reflects the railways’ ongoing commitment to upgrading infrastructure and promoting deeper economic integration of Kashmir with the rest of India. (KNS)