24-05-2025
From Balangir To Britain: How Odisha's Mangoes Are Going International
Last Updated:
Officials confirmed that the Balangir district administration has arranged for the export of high-quality fresh mangoes from Titlagarh to London
Great news for farmers in Odisha: mangoes from the region are set to go international. The Department of Agriculture has initiated efforts to promote Odisha's mangoes globally. The Balangir district administration too has taken specific steps to export these mangoes to London.
Officials confirmed that the Balangir district administration has arranged for the export of high-quality fresh mangoes from Titlagarh to London. In collaboration with ORMAS, NABARD, the Horticulture Department, the Agriculture Department, ASHA Institutions, JADEN Institutions, and Kisan Abhiyan Institutions, mangoes have been collected from farmers and are set to be exported to London and Delhi.
The Titlagarh Sub-District Collector has inaugurated vehicles for this purpose. Due to a lack of market and the summer season, farmers in Titlagarh have faced issues with distress sales and damaged mangoes. This initiative will increase demand and help farmers get better prices.
Titlagarh Sub-Collector Rehan Kshetri highlighted that farmers were struggling due to a lack of stockyards and marketing options, leading to distress sales. The district administration has addressed these issues to ensure farmers receive fair prices and that Odisha's mangoes can establish a presence in the international market.
Horticulture Assistant Director Shriya Satpathy expressed excitement, stating, 'It is a memorable moment for us to be exporting mangoes to London. We are exporting 50 quintals of mangoes to New Delhi and London. Exporters are attracted to our high-quality fresh mangoes, and we will strive to maintain this smoothly."
The district administration has exported 50 quintals of high-quality fresh mangoes to London and New Delhi, including varieties such as Langra, Mallika, and Amrapali. Farmers are pleased with this development.
A local farmer told News18, 'We often don't get suitable prices here, and our mangoes frequently spoil due to the lack of cold storage. The district administration's steps are beneficial for us, and we are happy that Odisha's mangoes will establish their identity abroad."
