“While the price of Dussehri mangoes in India ranges between Rs 60 and Rs 100 per kilogram, its price in the US market has increased to Rs 900 per kilogram. Taking into account duties, freight and air ticket costs, shipping a kilogram of mango to the United States could cost between Rs 250 and Rs 300. Even then, farmers and gardeners would save around Rs 600 per kilogram of mango. It will be the first time in the last 160 years that we will export Dussehri mangoes to the United States,” Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said while inaugurating the Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival 2024 at Awadh Shilp Gram.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the state government has been organizing the Mango Festival for the last seven to eight years to honor progressive farmers and gardeners.
“The government aims to ensure that Uttar Pradesh mangoes reach not only the domestic market but also the global market. You all know that the fruit known as “Aam” in our common language is accessible to everyone. It is simple and beneficial for everyone. “Jo aam hoga wahi raja bhi hoga”, which is why we consider mango the “king of fruits”, the Chief Minister said.
Highlighting that Uttar Pradesh gardeners produce 58 lakh metric tonnes of mangoes on just 315,000 hectares of land, Yogi Adityanath said, “This accounts for 25-30 per cent of India's total mango production. Last year, the Horticulture Department team visited Moscow, accompanied by farmers from Lucknow and Amroha. There they organized a mango festival, which generated sales for the farmers.”
He added, "In collaboration with the central government, the state has set up four packing plants at Saharanpur, Amroha, Lucknow and Varanasi to support farmers."
The Chief Minister said Uttar Pradesh leads the country in mango production but it is essential to maintain both quantity and quality in response to a growing population.
"The knowledge gained from such festivals should be used to enhance the global popularity of Uttar Pradesh mangoes," he said.
He highlighted the importance of identifying potential export markets and expanding reach to those countries.
During the programme, the Chief Minister inaugurated a mango exhibition showcasing 120 varieties of specialty mangoes in an attractive display of different species and their products.
He also pointed out a mango truck destined for export to several countries, honored progressive mango growers and presented a mango souvenir. The festival, which will be held from July 12 to 14, includes a mango eating competition and a training seminar.
The festival features more than 700 varieties of mangoes. The three-day event attracted mango farmers from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the state government has been organizing the Mango Festival for the last seven to eight years to honor progressive farmers and gardeners.
“The government aims to ensure that Uttar Pradesh mangoes reach not only the domestic market but also the global market. You all know that the fruit known as “Aam” in our common language is accessible to everyone. It is simple and beneficial for everyone. “Jo aam hoga wahi raja bhi hoga”, which is why we consider mango the “king of fruits”, the Chief Minister said.
Highlighting that Uttar Pradesh gardeners produce 58 lakh metric tonnes of mangoes on just 315,000 hectares of land, Yogi Adityanath said, “This accounts for 25-30 per cent of India's total mango production. Last year, the Horticulture Department team visited Moscow, accompanied by farmers from Lucknow and Amroha. There they organized a mango festival, which generated sales for the farmers.”
He added, "In collaboration with the central government, the state has set up four packing plants at Saharanpur, Amroha, Lucknow and Varanasi to support farmers."
The Chief Minister said Uttar Pradesh leads the country in mango production but it is essential to maintain both quantity and quality in response to a growing population.
"The knowledge gained from such festivals should be used to enhance the global popularity of Uttar Pradesh mangoes," he said.
He highlighted the importance of identifying potential export markets and expanding reach to those countries.
During the programme, the Chief Minister inaugurated a mango exhibition showcasing 120 varieties of specialty mangoes in an attractive display of different species and their products.
He also pointed out a mango truck destined for export to several countries, honored progressive mango growers and presented a mango souvenir. The festival, which will be held from July 12 to 14, includes a mango eating competition and a training seminar.
The festival features more than 700 varieties of mangoes. The three-day event attracted mango farmers from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.
