Capital hosts sixth Mango Mela

The 6th Edition of "Mango Mela", organized by the Government of West Bengal in the national capital to showcase delectable mango varieties from the state, is proving to be a big draw, attracting patrons in large numbers.

The exhibition, on display at the AC Hall at the Second Floor of Handloom Haat, Janpath, Connaught Place, till 30th June, 2018, has brought together a diverse range of tasty mangoes from Malda, Murshidabad and Bankura districts such as Himsagar, Langra, Laxman Bhog, Amrapali and Mallika.

Select handloom and handicrafts products from Bengal are on sale at the venue. Cultural programmes are being held at the courtyard of Handloom Haat on the weekends. A special attraction this year is two stalls of State Fisheries Development Corporation (SFDC) which are selling savoury fish snacks and other fish products.

The initiative is being supported by the Departments of Food Processing Industries & Horticulture, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Agri-Marketing, Tourism and Information & Cultural Affairs, Government of West Bengal, as well as WBSFDC, and the offices of the respective District Magistrates. The Office of the Resident Commissioner, Government of West Bengal, is coordinating the event.

The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, which is the controlling authority of Handloom Haat, has extended valuable assistance and cooperation to this endeavour.