Mango Mania: Celebrating Jharkhand's Organic Delights
The mango festival in Jharkhand, organized by NABARD, celebrates organic, chemical-free varieties like Amrapali and Mallika by tribal growers. Highlighting forgotten flavors and the sustainable farming practices of tribal FPOs, it connects their produce with urban consumers, promoting resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and regional agricultural diversity.
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The third edition of a unique mango festival in Jharkhand placed organic, chemical-free varieties like Amrapali and Mallika in the limelight on Friday. Organized by NABARD, the festival serves as a platform for tribal growers to showcase their exceptional produce.
Spanning 61 WADI clusters, the event is a vivid display of Jharkhand's agricultural diversity, with varieties like Langda, Gulabkhas, and hybrids Amrapali and Mallika all cultivated without chemical pesticides or fertilizers. NABARD highlights this initiative as a testament to the resilience and dedication of tribal farmers.
More than just a festival, it serves as an entrepreneurial springboard for tribal farmers, connecting them directly with urban consumers while promoting sustainable farming practices. Inaugurated by RBI's Regional Director, the festival underscores the transformative potential of integrating organic farming into mainstream markets.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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