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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aam lovers unite in Delhi: 400 varieties, countless memories
Visitors were in awe of the variety of mangoes 'Kis kis ne ped se aam tod kar khaya hai?' Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's nostalgia-inducing question had mango lovers raising their hands in excitement on Day 1 of the three-day 34th Aam Mahotsav, hosted by Delhi Tourism at the Thyagaraj Stadium. Over 400 mango varieties on display, including quirky ones like shakkar cheeni, gulab jamun and chum chum, filled the venue with a sweet aroma. The CM was particularly surprised to see a variety which resembled litchi. The CM was particularly surprised to see a variety which resembled litchi. 'Woh bachpan ki yaadien aur garmi ki chhuttiyaan... woh nani ghar jaana, aur ek bade se pateele mein saare aam paani mein bhigo kar, ikhatthe baith kar khana, ya phir mango shake peena... Aam mein woh swaad hai jo jeevan ko rason se bhar deta hai. Aam humari sanskriti ka woh hissa hai jisko hum sabne behad pyaar se jiya hai. I am very happy to be here. ' A mini mango orchard and aam mascot were special attractions this year. With mangoes in one hand, a visitor is all smiles as she clicks a selfie at the festival Several regular attendees arrived at the annual mango celebration. Atul Jain, a regular, said, 'I have been attending the festival for 12 years. Mujhe jitni jaankari mangoes ki hai, woh yahin se mili hai. I am always curious to taste varieties that are not found in Delhi markets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 3 minutes, if you own a mouse Undo I have brought varieties including mallika, golden and haafiz varieties.' Thousands of mango lovers enjoyed during the three-day fest Another visitor, Prashasti, said, 'The variety of mangoes will leave you confused. I usually eat a dasheri or sindoori, but I chose to buy gulab-khas and amrapali, which we don't usually get in Delhi.' 'Aam phalon ka raja hota hai, aur aam mahotsav ke iss edition mein humne uske scale ko dikhane ki koshish ki hai. This annual festival is a great tool to educate children about mango varieties, for people to rejoice mangoes and also enjoy a family outing,' Niharika Rai, MD and CEO, Delhi Tourism said Diversity on display While a few varieties resembled flavour profiles of other fruits like banana and strawberry, some mango varieties that drew the attention of visitors were named after animals like nagin, machhali and gajraj gola, and a few resembled apples, peaches and bitter gourd in appearance. Mango varieties with quirky names are an attraction as always Delhi's Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra and Delhi Tourism MD & CEO Niharika Rai Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said the Delhi government specially invited mango growers from across the country and provided them a platform for sale Top selling mango varieties at the fest were mallika, amrapali, surkha, malai kesar and deenga
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi Haat INA fire: Government offers Rs 5L compensation, free stalls to help artisans recover losses
NEW DELHI: Delhi government will extend financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the 24 artisans whose stalls were destroyed in the April 30 fire at Delhi Haat, tourism minister Kapil Mishra announced. In addition to the compensation, the affected artisans will be given stalls at Delhi Haat in INA free of charge for six months — from July 1 to December 31. The stall allotment will be carried out through a lottery system, Mishra said. He further noted that Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta had previously announced the Rs 5 lakh ex gratia compensation for each artisan. The relief package, totaling Rs 1.20 crore, has received official approval and will be disbursed shortly. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "Our government is committed to safeguarding the interests of artisans and providing them with the necessary support," Mishra said to news agency PTI. He added that these relief measures are intended to help artisans recover from their losses and restart their livelihoods.
The Print
3 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Artisans affected by Delhi Haat fire to get Rs 5 lakh each
The allotment will be made through a lottery system, he added. In addition to the financial aid, all affected artisans will be allotted stalls at Delhi Haat in INA free of cost for six months — from July 1 to December 31, Mishra said. New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) The Delhi government will provide financial relief of Rs 5 lakh each to the 24 artisans whose stalls were gutted in the April 30 fire at Delhi Haat, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra has said. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had earlier announced Rs 5 lakh as ex gratia compensation for each affected artisan, Mishra said. The approval for the assistance has been granted, and the relief package totalling Rs 1.20 crore will be disbursed soon, he added. 'Our government is committed to safeguarding the interests of artisans and providing them with the necessary support,' Mishra said. The relief measures aim to help the artisans recover from the loss and resume their livelihood, he added. PTI SHB RHL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Kapil Mishra announces additional relief for artisans affected by Delhi Haat fire
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra announced a relief and rehabilitation package for the artisans impacted by the recent fire at Delhi Haat INA. Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra confirmed that a total relief package of Rs 1.20 crore will soon be disbursed among the 24 affected artisans. A fire broke out on the evening of April 30 at Dilli Haat INA, gutting 24 artisan stalls and leaving several craftsmen without a source of livelihood. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had earlier committed a financial relief of Rs five lakh for each affected artisan. Mishra stated that the approval for the Rs 5 lakh relief amount has been granted, and a total sum of Rs 1.20 crore will be disbursed to the 24 affected artisans. In addition to the financial aid, the Delhi government has also announced logistical support for the craftsmen. As part of the rehabilitation effort, the 24 artisans will be allotted stalls at Dilli Haat INA free of cost for a period of six months, from July 1 to December 31, 2025. The allotment will be done via a lottery process. He further stated, 'Our government is committed to safeguarding the interests of artisans and providing them with the necessary support.' Earlier, Mishra also announced that the Delhi government has made extensive arrangements to ensure a grand welcome for Kanwar Yatris while highlighting the various initiatives taken to ensure a smooth journey for the devotees. According to Minister Mishra, the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has taken three main steps: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to accounts of Kanwar Yatra committees, Free electricity to 1200 units with a 25 per cent reduction in security for electricity, and a 'single-window' clearance being made for permissions to install camps. 'The devotees will be given a grand welcome in Delhi. Three changes have been made at the direction of the CM. Direct Benefit Transfer will be done to the accounts of the Kanwar Yatra Committees. There will be no middlemen. 1200 units of electricity have been made free for Kanwar camps. The security for electricity has been reduced to 25 per cent. A single-window clearance has been created for permissions to install Kanwar Camps,' Mishra told ANI. (ANI)
NDTV
3 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Artisans Hit By Dilli Haat Fire To Get Rs 5 Lakh Each, Free Stalls For 6 Months
New Delhi: Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra today announced a relief and rehabilitation package for the artisans impacted by the recent fire at Dilli Haat INA. A fire broke out on the evening of April 30 at Dilli Haat INA, gutting 24 artisan stalls and leaving several craftsmen without a source of livelihood. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had earlier committed a financial relief of Rs 5 lakh for each affected artisan. Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra today confirmed that the proposal has received formal approval and a total relief package of Rs 1.20 crore will soon be disbursed among the 24 affected artisans. In addition to the financial aid, the Delhi government has also announced logistical support for the craftsmen. As part of the rehabilitation effort, the 24 artisans will be allotted stalls at Dilli Haat INA free of cost for a period of six months, from July 1 to December 31, 2025. The allotment will be conducted via a lottery system to ensure fairness and transparency. Reaffirming the government's commitment, Mr Mishra said, "Our government is committed to safeguarding the interests of artisans and providing them with the necessary support to rebuild their lives and continue their craft."
