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Time of India
11-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Mango Map: Where the King of Fruits Reigns Supreme
As the mango season peaks, your infographic reveals how India's diverse geographies shape not just taste—but the sheer volume—of mangoes produced across the nation. India, home to over 1,500 mango varieties, bursts into a tropical frenzy each summer as states showcase their signature cultivars. From the regal Alphonso in Maharashtra to the syrupy Banganapalle of Andhra , regional flavours thrive in abundance.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Good to see tribal women's income increasing in short time: Ackermann
German ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, who was on his maiden visit to the state, on Wednesday visited mango plantations run by tribal women, a park developed from a closed coal mine, and he had a fruitful meeting with chief minister Hemant Soren. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Talking to Dhrubajyoti Malakar, he shares the experiences of his visit. Excerpts... How was your experience visiting Jharkhand for the first time? A very nice experience, though it was a short one. We went to see this tribal community of women, who started growing mango trees to improve their livelihoods and their prosperity with the help of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). It's heartening to see how strong the women in the tribal communities are and how, in a very short time, they could increase their income. We also went to the Tata Steel coal mine, and we were led around the beautiful park they made out of a dump. We were shown how Tata tries to work with nature and the local populace to reduce the harmful impacts of coal mining. What are the main highlights of your meeting with chief minister Hemant Soren? I had a very good and substantive meeting with the chief minister. He was very good and very intellectual. I was inspired by our discussion. So, it was a full day in Jharkhand. And I will tell you one thing — the chief minister, I don't know whether he knew or not, but he brought the best mangoes for the dessert. I was just over the moon and he gave me a big bag of Malda mangoes. Although the women grew Banganapalle mangoes, he gave me the Malda one. And those were very good. Are you looking forward to visiting Jharkhand again? I will certainly come back. Not only for the mangoes, of course. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now There is a lot to discover in Jharkhand and I would like to come back. I had the nicest impression of a state which was, until now, unknown to me, and I will certainly try to improve my knowledge of Jharkhand. In your keynote address at the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership conversation series, you mentioned that coal mines are transforming into tourism spots in Germany. How do you see Jharkhand's potential in that area? Many coal mines in Germany have been transformed into tourism spots and recreational areas for the local population. Jharkhand also possesses a great potential in that sector. We have seen what the Tata Steel mine did. Migratory birds are coming again to the water basin of the park. Even if the state is still conducting coal mining, a lot of things can be done. I think there are good examples here in Jharkhand.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mango prices fall as Nuzvid farmers sell directly to consumers
Vijayawada: Mango prices , which were soaring until recently, have sharply dropped in Vijayawada following a bold move by local farmers. Frustrated by middlemen purchasing mangoes at low rates and reselling them at high prices, several farmers from the Nuzvid region started selling their produce directly to consumers at affordable prices. The Nuzvid area, known for its premium Banganapalle and Chinna Rasalu mangoes along with 32 rare varieties, traditionally sees heavy demand across India. After district reorganisation, mango cultivation expanded across Krishna, NTR, and Eluru districts. However, this season, farmers faced significant losses due to unseasonal rains and pest attacks, leading to a drop in fruit quality. Export traders, citing reduced quality, slashed purchase rates, leaving farmers struggling to recover even basic production costs. In response, many farmers began selling directly from pushcarts and stalls in cities like Vijayawada, Guntur, Eluru, and Tenali. As a result, the price of a dozen Banginapalli mangoes, which traders sold for up to ₹800, has fallen to ₹450 when bought directly from farmers. Similarly, Chinna Rasalu mangoes priced at ₹1,200 per dozen are now available for just ₹500. Farmers and consumers alike are benefiting from this direct sales model. Sunkara Srinivasa Rao, a farmer from Nuzvid, shared that while they previously sold a dozen Banginapalli mangoes to middlemen for ₹250, they are now earning better profits by selling directly at ₹450. Rao urged agricultural marketing authorities to support farmers by allowing direct sales at Rythu Bazaars, enhancing farmers' profits further. Meanwhile, mango traders argue that the sudden fall in prices is due to an increased local supply matching consumer demand. Regardless, consumers are delighted, relishing the seasonal fruit at significantly lower prices.
