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Indian Express
04-07-2025
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- Indian Express
‘Khass-ye-Aam': NDMC to host 2-day mango festival this weekend
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is gearing up to organise a two-day mango festival, 'Khass-ye-Aam', at Vinay Marg in Chanakyapuri on July 5 and 6. During the festival, visitors will be able to taste varieties of mangoes, try mango dishes while competitions will also be held for the best harvest among farmers. The event will be held at Palika Services Officers' Institute (PSOI) and will begin at noon and go until 9 pm on both days. The PSOI secretary, Krishan Kumar, said that over 300 varieties of mangoes will be displayed by the government mango research institutes, as well as by farmer societies and individuals. At the festival, mango products including juices, shakes, chutney, murabba, pickles will be sold at the stalls. Some of the varieties of mangoes which will be displayed are: Arunika, Ambika, Sansesan, Tomy, Fajali, Langra, Lucknow Safeda, Kachcha Meetha, Dudhiya Gola, Matka Gola, Safeda Amin, Desi Kism, Desi Gola, Desi tuharu, Munjar Amin, Kism Azad, Gulab Khas, Gulab Jamun, Dashari, Amrapali, Hathi jhool, Malika, and Chausa. The event will witness participation from government institutions including the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)- Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH) Lucknow and ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) New Delhi, where the latter will display its mango varieties including Pusa Lalima. Along with the institutions, 10 farmer societies and individuals will display more than 100 varieties of mangoes at each stall in the festival. Twenty-five mango sellers and vendors will set up their stalls at the event, the civic body said. Competitions will also be held between participants along with various entertainment and recreational activities for visitors and children, NDMC said. 'This festival is a part of NDMC's continuing efforts to promote cultural and seasonal festivities that bring communities together and celebrate India's rich agricultural diversity,' the civic body added.
Time of India
03-07-2025
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- Time of India
‘Khaas-ye-Aam' Mango Fest on July 5-6
New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council will host 'Khaas-ye-Aam' at Palika Services Officers' Institute (PSOI) on July 5 and 6. Visitors can check out various mango varieties at the venue between 12 noon and 9 pm. More than 300 mango varieties—such as Arunika, Ambika, Sansesan, Tomy, Fajali, Langra, Lucknowa, and Safeda—will be displayed by govt research institutes and mango farming societies, according to PSOI secretary Krishan Kumar. Along with fresh mangoes, 25 selected sellers will offer mango-based products. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Institutions like ICAR-CISH (Lucknow) and ICAR-IARI (New Delhi) will be participating in the event. Competitions have been arranged to engage visitors and children.
