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First consignment of Dasheri mangoes dispatched from Amroha to London
Amroha: First consignment of 1,200 kg of Dasheri mangoes was dispatched from a mango pack house in Amroha district to London, UK on Monday.
Amroha district magistrate Nidhi Gupta Vats flagged off the shipment.
Officials from plant protection and quarantine division of union ministry of agriculture were present at the site to inspect quality and issue necessary clearances.
After inspecting the mango pack house, Vats said that the facility is proving beneficial for both farmers and traders. "This is a positive step. Such initiatives ensure direct benefits for cultivators," she added.
Ishant Saini, a mango grower, said, "This time, businessmen from London have shown interest in establishing business ties with Amroha.
We dispatched the order, and central govt is covering transportation expenses. We have also received orders from the UAE, Japan, and other countries. Mangoes are being sent there as well."
Every year, mangoes are regularly exported to countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Malaysia, the US, and Japan. According to officials, Amroha produces at least 22 lakh tonnes of mangoes annually, cultivated over 12,000 hectares of orchard land. The produce from Amroha is exported mainly to the Gulf and European countries.
