CM Dr. Yadav Inaugurates Mango Festival with a Taste of ‘Bombay Green’ and ‘Mani Prabha’

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurated the ‘Mango Festival’ on Tuesday in the Raj Bhavan premises of Pachmarhi. On this occasion, he tasted the ‘Mani Prabha’ and ‘Bombay Green’ varieties of mangoes. CM Dr. Yadav also tasted various indigenous mangoes showcased at the exhibition and appreciated the sweetness and flavour. He praised varieties such as Jumbo Kesar, Sundarja, Krishna Bhog, Langda, Gajariya, and Malda.

Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Jagdish Deora and Shri Rajendra Shukla, along with Public Works Minister, Narmadapuram District In-charge Minister Shri Rakesh Singh and Hosrticulture Minister Shri Narayan Singh also relished the mangoes and praised the different varieties.

On this occasion, farmer Shri Vijay Pal Singh from Narsinghpur presented a basket of assorted mangoes to Chief Minister Dr. Yadav. Mango grower Shri Subhash Patel gifted him a copy of the book Yatharth Gita.

Mango Varieties Displayed at the Exhibition

The mango varieties exhibited during the “Mango Festival” at Raj Bhavan Pachmarhi included: Amrapali, Langda, Dussehri, Chausa, Tota Pari, Fazli, Bengal Pali, Turrapar, Shukar Guthli, Mishri, Hapus, Swarnprabha, Kala Pahad, Himsagar, Swarnarekha, Ratna, Kesar, Rukmini, Sabniya, Neelam, Sindhu, Jahangir, Pyari, Royal Misri, Jardalu, Sensation, Ras Bhandar, and Ram Kela.

Minister Shri Kushwaha Reviewed the Festival

Shri Narayan Singh Kushwaha, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Horticulture, and Food Processing, also reviewed the two-day Mango Festival held at the scenic tourist destination Pachmarhi.

Over 300 mango samples are on display at the festival, drawing the attention of farmers, the general public, and tourists alike. The festival will continue till June 4, 2025, and aims to promote mango diversity, provide a platform for progressive farmers, and encourage mango-based horticulture and food processing industries.