Mysuru hosts three-day organic mango and jackfruit festival
A three-day organic mango and jackfruit festival has begun at Nexus Centre City Mall, uniting farmers, consumers, and horticulture experts. The event aims to enhance market opportunities for farmers under the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana and showcases diverse mango and jackfruit varieties from Karnataka. Visitors can enjoy live demonstrations, workshops, and traditional foods while learning about the benefits of naturally ripened fruits.
- ▪The festival features nearly 80 varieties of mangoes and over 35 varieties of jackfruit.
- ▪It promotes direct interaction between organic growers and consumers.
- ▪Workshops on urban horticulture and natural soap-making are part of the event.
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A three-day organic mango and jackfruit festival commenced at Nexus Centre City Mall on Friday, bringing together organic farmers, consumers and horticulture experts under one roof.Organised to create better market opportunities for farmers associated with clusters formed under the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), an initiative of the Department of Horticulture, the festival showcases the rich diversity of mango and jackfruit varieties grown across Karnataka.Noted wildlife photographers Krupakar and Senani and Joint Director of Horticulture Manjunath Angadi were among those present at the inauguration.Organisers said visitors can explore nearly 80 varieties of mangoes and more than 35 varieties of jackfruit during the festival.
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