The Mango Mela commenced at Kuppanna Park this morning, lasting for three days. Due to higher prices, numerous customers opted to purchase limited quantities instead of buying in bulk.
Customers were observed urging the growers to lower the prices, as they were nearly identical to those in the external market.
Deputy Commissioner Dr Bagadi Gautham inaugurated the Mango Mela, which runs from 9 am to 9 pm. The event features over 26 stalls occupied by growers from Mysuru, Mandya, Ramanagara Chikkaballapur, and Kolar. An assortment of 12 delectable mango varieties were available for sale.
Although a significant number of people attended the Mela, many expressed dissatisfaction with the fruit prices, which were comparable to those in the regular market. However, the growers provided explanations, citing crop losses caused by unseasonal rain, irregular flowering, and fruit decay as contributing factors to the price increase.
Customers were enticed with the assurance that the mangoes had undergone natural ripening processes without the use of artificial methods or chemicals.
Additionally, the transportation expenses had risen due to an increase in fuel prices. Many customers just looked at the varieties and did some window shopping while some of them bought limited and select special varieties.
Badami was being old at Rs. 100 per kilo, Malagova (Rs. 120), Raspuri (Rs. 80), Dussheri (Rs. 120), Amrapali (Rs. 110), Sendhura (Rs. 50), Mallika (Rs. 80), Sakkaraguthi (Rs. 150), Kalpahad (Rs. 120), Imam Pasand (Rs. 150), and Baganapalli was being sold at Rs. 120 per kilo.
According to horticulture officers, the Mango Mela showcased organic fruits with prices ranging from Rs. 5 to Rs. 10 lower than those in the regular market.
Notable attendees included Zilla Panchayat CEO B.R. Poornima, Joint Director of Horticulture H.M. Nagaraj, Deputy Director of Horticulture Rudresh, and several others were present.
