Koppal mango fair concludes with ₹3.30 crore record business
The Koppal mango fair concluded with a record business turnover of ₹3.30 crore over 16 days. The event attracted thousands of visitors and provided a platform for local mango growers to sell over 350 tonnes of mangoes. Notably, the fair showcased the premium Miyazaki mango, which generated significant interest despite limited availability.
- ▪The mango fair was organized by the Department of Horticulture in Koppal from May 12 to May 27.
- ▪Farmers sold more than 60 tonnes of Kesar mangoes packed in over 15,000 branded boxes and bags.
- ▪The fair featured exhibitions of over 200 indigenous and exotic fruit varieties and provided technical guidance for farmers.
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The 16-day mango exhibition and sales fair organised by the Department of Horticulture in Koppal concluded on Wednesday after recording a business turnover of more than ₹3.30 crore, setting a new benchmark for the annual event.The 10th edition of the mango fair, organised from May 12 to May 27 on the office premises of the Joint Director of Horticulture in Koppal, attracted thousands of visitors and provided a direct marketing platform for mango growers from across the district.Farmers sold over 350 tonnes of mangoes of different varieties during the fair.Officials said that the fair witnessed an overwhelming response despite intense summer heat and intermittent rain, with consumers appreciating the availability of naturally ripened mangoes at reasonable prices.The event also benefited…
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