Mango and jackfruit mela opens in Madikeri
The Mango and Jackfruit Mela has commenced in Madikeri, featuring over 20 mango stalls and various exotic fruits. Inaugurated by MLA Mantar Gowda, the event aims to promote horticulture and support local farmers. The mela showcases a variety of mangoes and jackfruits, with prices ranging from ₹40 to ₹200 per kg depending on the variety.
- ▪The mela is organized by the district administration and various local departments.
- ▪MLA Mantar Gowda emphasized the importance of promoting horticulture and training for farmers.
- ▪The event features around 20 mango stalls and several outlets for fruit saplings and vegetable seeds.
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A three-day Mango and Jackfruit Mela got off to a start in Madikeri on Friday, drawing visitors with over 20 mango stalls, exotic fruit varieties and direct sales from growers.The sixth edition of the mela, organised by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat, Department of Horticulture and Kodagu HOPCOMS at the HOPCOMS premises in Madikeri, was inaugurated by Madikeri MLA Mantar Gowda, who launched the event by tasting mangoes and interacting with growers.The mela features around 20 mango stalls, two jackfruit stalls and several outlets displaying fruit saplings, vegetable seeds and flowering plants.
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