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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3-day mango mela in Pinjore starts today
1 2 3 Panchkula: Yadavindra Garden in Pinjore is set to host the vibrant Mango Mela starting from Friday to Sunday, featuring over 500 varieties of mangoes from across India. Preparations are in full swing. The fair will be inaugurated by Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, marking the beginning of a celebration of India's king of fruits. A wide array of mango varieties such as Dussehri, Chausa, Langra, Amrapali, Bombay Green, Ratol, Mallika, Ambika, and Ramkela will be on display. The event provides an ideal platform for mango growers to exhibit and sell fresh mangoes as well as mango-based products. Ashutosh Rajan, general manager of Haryana Tourism Corporation, announced that the 32nd edition of the Mango Mela will feature a host of activities, including student competitions, cultural evenings, and live performances. On July 4, students will participate in contests like rangoli, drawing, poster-making, and a mango quiz. The excitement continues on July 5 with events such as group dance, story writing, slogan creation, nail art, and handwriting competitions. On July 6, the final day, competitions like group singing, drawing, best out of waste, mehndi, and the crowd-favourite mango-eating contest will be held. The cultural segment of the mela will feature performances by folk groups such as the Nagada Party, Jangam Party, Bigpiper Group, Been Party, and Ektara artists, showcasing traditional music, dance, and colourful entertainment every evening. Another highlight of the fair will be the Shilp Bazaar, which will display handloom and handicrafts from artisans and weavers of Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Rajasthan. This will offer visitors a chance to purchase unique handmade items while supporting regional craftsmanship. To enhance the visual appeal and support the state's 'Go Green' initiative, Yadavindra Garden will be lit with energy-efficient special lighting across its historic structures and gardens. Additionally, a multi-cuisine food court will serve a variety of mouth-watering dishes, including Indian street food, Punjabi delicacies, South Indian flavours, and Chinese cuisine.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Over 53 tonnes of mangoes sold at 5-day Dharwad mela
Dharwad: The five-day Mango Mela organised by the department of horticulture at Dharwad witnessed the sales of over 53 tonnes of mangoes worth Rs 70 lakh. The Mela was organised to help growers get a fair price for their fruits and provide chemical-free fruits for the consumers. People from the twin cities visited the mela and purchased the Dharwad alphonso variety of mangoes. On the first day, around 2,100 dozens of mangoes were sold while on the second day, 3,000 dozens were sold, which went up to 4,000 dozens on the third and fourth day, and 3,400 dozen of mangoes were sold on the last day. Nearly 18,000 dozen of mangoes were sold at the Mela, officials informed. Rain plays spoilsport Last year, the mango mela the sale had crossed 90 tonnes mark generating a revenue of Rs one crore. However, this time, around Rs 70 lakh sales were recorded. One of the reasons for less sales was rain. The growers complained that the department could have planned the mela either in the last week of April or first week of May when the weather was bright and sunny. Following the rain, many people did not turn up to the mela. However, accoriding to the consumers, the unregulated prices of the mangoes led to dip in the sales. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Japanese advice to diabetics: smart people do it Insulux Undo In the previous years, the department had fixed a price depending on the size of the fruit and this attracted many to purchase mangoes at the mela. However, this time, the department did not intervene in fixing any price. Many farmers were quoting high prices which made the consumers distance themselves from buying. The 'A' grade fruits were being sold at Rs 500 per dozen. This apart, mango melas were held in Belagavi and Koppal as well. Many growers also went to other districts to purchase the fruit. Grower Pramod Gaonkar said that mango mela in Bengaluru and Koppal is a 10-day-long event. But, even with rich alphonso quality mangoes, the Dharwad mela was held only for five days. At least the mango fair should be organised for one week, he said. Deputy director of horticulture KC Bhadrananvar said that the department will host mango mela for one week from next year.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Three-day Mango Mela begins in Mysuru
Mysuru: The three-day Mango Mela, organised jointly by the district administration, zilla panchayat, and department of horticulture, commenced at Kuppanna Park in the city on Friday. Chamaraja MLA K Harishgowda inaugurated the mela by tasting mangoes at the stalls and interacting with the farmers. The mela was organised with an aim to provide direct marketing access to farmers to sell their produce and help consumers buy naturally ripened mangoes without using harmful chemicals like calcium carbide. The department has set up 47 stalls this year, where farmers from eight districts, including those from North Karnataka, have displayed more than 12 varieties of mangoes. Farmers from Mysuru, Hassan, Mandya, Ramanagara, as well as from Koppal and Belagavi, are participating in the mela. North Karnataka's famous Kesar variety mangoes are the main attraction during this year's mela. Over 130 tonnes of mangoes were sold during last year's mela, while this year the department aims to sell 200 tonnes. The department has also organised Sasya Santhe for the sale and demonstration of various fruit-bearing horticulture saplings, including guava, papaya, arecanut, coconut, mangoes, lemon, jamun, jackfruit, gooseberries, betel leaves, tamarind, Sitaphal, and betelnut during the mela. It is also providing information to farmers about the availability of subsidies and incentives provided to farmers for the cultivation of fruit-bearing horticulture crops under MGNREGA, the national horticulture mission, and several other schemes of state and central govt. Deputy director of horticulture Manjunath Angadi and senior assistant directors Mamatha and Habiba were present. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Three-day Mango Mela begins in Mysuru on May 23
Mysuru will soon host a celebration of mangoes, with the Department of Horticulture organising a three-day Mango Mela at Kuppanna Park from May 23 to May 25. The event brings together fresh, naturally ripened mangoes of various local varieties under one roof. Over 45 stalls will be set up to enable direct marketing by farmers from Mysuru and other mango-growing districts across Karnataka. The mela provides an opportunity for mango enthusiasts to buy premium-quality fruits at affordable prices, straight from the growers. The Mango Mela is an annual event aimed at supporting farmers by eliminating middlemen and offering consumers access to fresh and chemical-free mangoes. Alongside the sale, there will be a display of unique and rare mango varieties, making it a treat for both buyers and fruit lovers. The mela will be inaugurated on May 23 at 9:30 a.m. Mysuru district produces approximately 15,000 to 17,000 tonnes of mangoes annually across 1,185 hectares of cultivated land. According to officials from the Department of Horticulture, the 2025 mango season has seen a significant improvement in yield compared to the previous two years. The crop was adversely affected in 2023 and 2024 due to prolonged heat waves and poor soil moisture, resulting in off years for mango production. These conditions led to reduced availability and higher prices, disappointing both farmers and consumers. In contrast, this year's favorable weather has contributed to better flowering and fruit development, resulting in a good mango season. Karnataka had produced around 15 lakh tonnes of mangoes in 2021, but production dropped to 8 to 9 lakh tonnes in 2022 and further declined in the subsequent years. The improved conditions in 2025 have benefited farmers. The Mango Mela has grown in popularity over the years, becoming a much-anticipated event in Mysuru. With good yields and high-quality produce this year, the mela is expected to attract large crowds.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Organic mango mela evokes overwhelming response
The Mango Mela organised by the 'Goadharitha Prakruthi Vyavasayadharula Cooperative Society' has received overwhelming response on the second day of the event at BVK College in Visalakshi Nagar on Sunday. Being a Sunday, a large number of mango lovers flocked the mela, to procure different types of organic mangoes. Farmers from various places have brought their mango varieties for the mela. Rare varieties of organically grown mangoes including Panchadara Kalasa, Panduri Mamidi, Kothapalli Kobbari, Swagatham, Amrutham, Nagulapalli Rasalu, Haider Saibu, Jahangir, Pedda Rasalu, Chinna Rasalu, Banganapalli, Suvarna Rekha, Kobbari Antu, Muntha Mamidi, Sannakulu, Dondakaya, Imam Pasand, among others, displayed in the stalls. 'Mangoes are seen available at full stock in the city this year. But when we bought at some places, we did not get that taste which we used to get some years ago. This is probably due to use of chemicals. So, I wanted to buy some organically grown mangoes,' said R Sridhar, a resident of Visalakshi Nagar. 'Though the price of mangoes here is a bit high than the city markets, the price and quality seems to be very good Such melas used to be organised some years ago at Rythu Bazaars and it is good that they are back,' said N Venkata Lakshmi, a retired government teacher from MVP Colony. People were seen not just purchasing the mangoes, but many were seen enquiring about the types of mangoes, their taste, where are they specifically grown etc.
