Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh’s Suvarnarekha mango variety was featured in the 134th episode of Mann Ki Baat hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.
In his speech, Modi said as soon as summer arrives, another topic of discussion starts in every household: and that is mangoes. Mangoes are a common topic of discussion. There’s hardly a home in India where mangoes are not talked about in summer.
According to him, every region, its own mango, its own flavor and its own aroma. Maharashtra and Konkan’s Hapus, Alphonso, Gujarat’s Kesar, it’s the soul of Aamras, Uttar Pradesh’s Dussehri, and my Kashi’s Langra.
Incidentally, the Langra mango has a special quality: it often remains green even after ripening. Bihar’s Zardalu, whose aroma can be recognized from afar. Chausa, Malda – each name has memories associated with it.
Go to South India, and there’s Banganapalli, Totapuri, Neelam, Malgova, Bengal’s Himsagar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh’s Suvarnarekha. In other words, as the place changes, the mango’s appearance, color, and taste also change.
And friends, this journey of the mango is now reaching the global market from the village. “Today, through ‘Mann Ki Baat’, I will praise my farmer brothers and sisters involved in mango cultivation. You are not just ordinary farmers… you are very special for the agricultural economy of the country. May you keep shining like this,” he added.
Wholesale fruits businessmen from the popular fruit market at Ramalingeswarapet in Vijayawada explained that Suvarnarekha mango fruit was one among the best sellers in the State. “It is mainly grown in East and West Godavari districts,” T Naveen, owner of Lakshmidurga Fruits in Ramalingeswarapet. The fruit is also widely grown in Srikakulam.
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