The union government has once again clarified that there is no validity of claims regarding loss of Rs.10,000 crore in three months as trade was abandoned after the Central Government stripped off its special status under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.

"After the Declaration Issued by the President under article 370, based on the recommendations of the Parliament and re-organization of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh, all such aspects have been addressed and the people of Jammu and Kashmir can now realize full potential in all sectors of economy like in other parts of the country.", he said.

He also denied reports of Kashmiri farmers unable to export their crop due to the situation in the valley since abrogation of Article 370and 35A. In a written reply to the house, he said, " Traders of the valley have dispatched their crops/fruits from residential premises/other suitablelocations and upto 21.11.2019, 13.03 LMTs of fresh fruit have been dispatched to various Mandis in the country. Further, Government of India has launchedMarket Intervention Scheme (MIS) for procurement of apple crops from thegrowers through National Agriculture Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED)directly from the growers at five collection centres in the valley and upto21.11.2019, 9932 MTs in addition to above, valued at Rs 42.98 crore, have beenprocured directly from the growers, as an option to ensure procurement of applecrop at remunerative prices to benefit the growers. Provision has been made toensure further procurement."