Srinagar: Mutton sales in Kashmir Valley have seen a significant decline of around 30% during the holy month of Ramadan, with approximately Rs 3 crore worth of sheep being consumed daily so far, according to the Mutton Dealers Association.
Mehraj ud Din, General Secretary of the Mutton Dealers Association, informed that nearly 15 to 20 trucks of sheep have been arriving in Kashmir on a regular basis this year, compared to 30-35 trucks in previous years.
The previous year witnessed over 800 truckloads of sheep in 28 days, he said.
Despite these challenges, Kashmir has incurred losses amounting to crores of rupees, with sales plummeting by nearly 30 percent, he said
“This year, the daily sale of mutton in Kashmir is estimated to be around Rs 3 crore, with mutton being sold at Rs 700 per kilogram,” Mehraj said, adding that the total mutton consumption in Kashmir during Ramadan is valued at approximately Rs 84 crores.
(KNO)
