Apple Industry in Himachal is in Danger, Says Dimple Panjta | The Himachali Podcast | Episode 55

In this episode of The Himachali Podcast, Dimple Panjta sheds light on the challenges facing Himachal Pradesh’s apple industry. As a social worker, progressive orchardist, Dimple has seen firsthand the issues threatening this essential industry. From organizing awareness camps to facing resistance from big corporations affected by his work, he talks about the struggles of apple farmers, the pressures they face, and what lies ahead. This conversation will help you to understand why the apple industry is at risk and what’s being done to support Himachal’s apple growers. #AppleIndustryHimachal #FarmerEmpowerment #SocialServiceHimachal #AgricultureAwareness #himachalipodcast Timestamps 00:00 Episode Highlights 01:03 Intro 02:17 Early Life 04:20 Late Narendra Singh Bragta 05:12 Social Work Journey 08:20 Special Qualities of Late Narendra Bragta 13:18 Major Concerns of the Apple Industry 15:05 Importance of Youth in Running the Apple Industry 17:39 Viruses 22:43 How Dangerous Are These Viruses? 23:53 Failures of Government & The Department of Horticulture 26:14 Uncertified Medicines 32:07 Role of Politics 33:53 Importance of Skilled Labor 37:21 Lack of Think Tank in Departments 43:28 Farm Laws 45:48 Gautam Adani's Farm Pik 51:18 Connection with Dhruv Rathee 59:05 PGR Controversy 01:03:42 Plan to Remove Him from the Board 01:09:08 Message to Farmers 01:11:40 Outro