New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) In a unique cultural outreach initiative, BJP President Nitin Nabin has sent specially curated boxes of premium Indian mangoes to diplomats from 82 countries posted in the national capital.

The hampers featured four of India’s most celebrated varieties — Kesar, Dasheri, Banganapalli, and Langra — each known for its distinctive taste, aroma, and regional identity.

The initiative aims to showcase India’s rich horticultural heritage and highlight the global appeal of its most-loved summer fruit.

Along with the mangoes, Nabin sent a personal note conveying greetings and underlining the cultural significance of the fruit, which he described as a symbol of hospitality, friendship, and India’s agricultural legacy.

The gesture is being viewed as a form of cultural diplomacy, using one of India’s iconic fruits to foster goodwill and strengthen engagement with the diplomatic community in the national capital.

India is among the world’s largest producers of mangoes, with varieties such as Kesar, Dasheri, Banganapalli, and Langra widely appreciated both domestically and internationally for their flavour and quality.

Kesar mango, cultivated in Gujarat’s Girnar region, is known for its saffron-coloured pulp, sweetness, and strong aroma. It received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2011.

Dasheri, originating from Malihabad in Uttar Pradesh, is characterised by its thin skin, fibreless texture, and rich, sweet taste. It was accorded GI recognition in 2009.

Banganapalli, grown in Andhra Pradesh, is noted for its large size, golden-yellow skin, and firm, fibreless flesh. It received a GI tag in 2017.

Langra, associated with Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, remains green even when ripe and is known for its sweet-tangy flavour and strong aroma. It was granted a GI tag in 2023.

In his last episode of Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned different varieties of mangoes in India and said mangoes from every region have their own flavour and aroma.

–IANS

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