It is the season to savour the different varieties of
mangoes and jackfruits. To help citizens buy organic fruits directly
from the farmers, the department of horticulture has organised the
annual mango and jackfruit mela.
The mela that will
be held at Lalbagh from May 29 to June 26 is set to be inaugurated by
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The mela, apart from having nearly 100
stalls, will also have an exhibition of varieties of mangoes.
M.
Kamalakshi Rajanna, chairperson of Karnataka State Mango Development
and Marketing Corporation, said that the aim was to take the
carbide-free fruits directly to consumers without the involvement of
middlemen.
Despite the vagaries of weather, the State
expects the production of the mangoes to reach around 7 lakh tonnes
this year, though the yield has reduced by 20 to 30 per cent compared to
the previous year, she said.
“The corporation aims
to help growers adopt a scientific approach for cultivation and reduce
the risks for traders in export. A specialised team of experts has been
formed to explore the opportunities in the global market and improve the
standards of the fruits,” Ms. Rajanna added.
Mango and Jackfruit Mela
When:
From May 29 to June 26
Between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Where:
Lalbagh
Varieties of mangoes:
Alphonso, Badami, Baganapalli, Raspuri, Mallika, Sindhura, Malagoa, Thothapuri, Neelam, Amrapali, Kesar
Source : The Hindu
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