Agriculture and Horticulture – Mango Production in India

Agriculture and Horticulture – Mango Production in India

Context:

India is the largest producer of mangoes globally, with Uttar Pradesh leading in production. Mangoes, termed the “King of Fruits,” have both economic and cultural significance in the country.Key Highlights:

1. Top Mango Producing States (by annual production in MT):
   • Uttar Pradesh – 2,500,000 MT (Dasheri, Langra, Chausa, Safeda)
   • Andhra Pradesh – 1,200,000 MT (Banganapalli, Neelam)
   • Bihar – 800,000 MT (Deshi variety)
   • Karnataka – 750,000 MT (Alphonso)
   • Maharashtra – 600,000 MT (Alphonso, Ratnagiri & Sindhudurg)
   • Tamil Nadu – 300,000 MT (Neelam, Moovandan)
   • Gujarat – 150,000 MT (Kesar)
   • West Bengal – 140,000 MT (Malda, Murshidabad varieties)
   • Odisha – 75,000 MT (Himsagar)
   • Kerala – 50,000 MT
2. Reasons for UP’s leadership:
   • Fertile Gangetic plains, favorable agro-climatic conditions
   • Historic cultivation and extensive orchards
   • Major mango hubs: Malihabad, Saharanpur, Lucknow
3. Economic and Cultural Importance:
   • Supports domestic consumption and exports
   • Feeds processing industry: pulp, pickles, jams
   • Employment generation in horticulture and allied sectors
     
     Updated - Jun 4, 2025, 3:36 PM | Jagran Josh