Will Delhi's NDMC Launch the Exciting ‘Khaas-ye-Aam’ Mango Festival Tomorrow?

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- Free Entry: The festival is free for all visitors.
- Variety Showcase: Over 300 mango varieties will be displayed.
- Vendor Stalls: 25 vendors will sell a range of mango products.
- Entertainment: Activities for children and families will be available.
- Cultural Celebration: The event promotes India's agricultural heritage.
New Delhi, July 4 (NationPress) - The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairperson Keshav Chandra and Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal are set to inaugurate a two-day ‘Khaas-ye-Aam’ mango festival on Saturday, as confirmed by an official.
Admission to this vibrant Mango Festival will be free, taking place at the Palika Services Officers’ Institute (PSOI), located at Vinay Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, according to the announcement made on Friday.
The festival will be accessible from 12 noon to 9 p.m. on both days, July 5-6, and will feature more than 300 mango varieties presented by two government research institutes alongside local growers and farmer societies.
According to PSOI Secretary Krishan Kumar, there will be 25 mango vendors showcasing mango-related products at the event.
Some of the fascinating mango varieties on display will include – Arunika, Ambika, Sansesan, Tomy, Fajali, Langra, Lucknowa Safeda, Kachcha Meetha, Dudhiya Gola, Matka Gola, Safeda Amin, Desi Kism, Desi Gola, Desi Tuharu, Munjar Amin, Kism Azad, Gulab Khas, Gulab Jamun, Dashari, Amrpali, Hathi jhool, Malika, and Chausa.
Participants from esteemed institutions like the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH) in Lucknow will exhibit around 250 varieties, featuring prominent types such as Dashehari, Langra, Chausa, Mallika, Amrapali, Amiga, Arunika, alongside numerous hybrids.
The ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi will showcase its own selection, including Pusa Lalima, a notable color variety.
Additionally, 10 farmers societies and individuals are set to present over 100 varieties at their stalls during the festival, as noted by Krishan Kumar.
A competition will take place among participants featuring different varieties from each farmer, including Dashehari, Mallika, Amrapali, Chausa, Ramkela, and mixed fruits.
The festival will also include various entertaining and recreational activities for both visitors and children.
A highlight for attendees will be 10 stalls offering mango products such as preparations, recipes, juices, shakes, chutneys, murabba, and pickles, represented by farmers, cooperative societies, vendors, and leading restaurants and hotels.
This Mango Festival is part of the NDMC’s ongoing initiatives to promote cultural celebrations and seasonal festivities, fostering community connections and celebrating India’s rich agricultural heritage.
Visitors can look forward to sampling and purchasing a diverse range of mango varieties sourced from across the country, along with value-added mango-based products like juices, pickles, pulps, and desserts.
The festival is anticipated to draw a significant crowd, including diplomats, bureaucrats, dignitaries, and the general public from the Delhi NCR region, creating a unique platform for cultural exchange and culinary delight.