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Pradeep Kumar

11/07/21 09:00 AM IST

Mango export footprint to newer countries

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India has expanded its footprint of mango exports to the newer countries this season, notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by the COVID19 pandemic.

Details
  • In a major initiative that would boost mango export potential from the eastern region especially to middle east countries, a consignment of Geographical Identification (GI) certified Fazil mango variety sourced from Malda district of West Bengal was exported today to Bahrain.
  • The consignment of Fazil mango was exported by APEDA registered DM enterprises, Kolkata and imported by Al Jazira Group, Bahrain.
  • APEDA has been initiating measures to boost mango exports from non-traditional regions and states.
  • It has been conducting virtual buyer-seller meets and festivals to promote mango exports.
Varieties of mango exported

The nine varieties which were exported includes GI certified Khirsapati (Malda, West Bengal), Lakkhanbhog (Malda, West Bengal), Fazli (Malda, West Bengal), Dusshheri (Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh) and Amrapali and Chausa (Malda, West Bengal) and Langda (Nadiya, West Bengal).

Mango in India
  • It is also referred to as ‘king of fruits’ and referred to as Kalpavriksha (wish granting tree) in ancient scriptures.
  • While most of the states in India have mango plantations, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka have a major share in total production of the fruit.
  • Alphonso, Kesar, Totapuri and Banganpalli are leading export varieties from India.
  • Mango exports primarily take place in three forms: fresh mango, mango pulp, and mango slice.
Source: PIB

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