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Pratapgarh Mangoes Win Hearts In Dubai And Oman

The famous Dussehri and Chausa mangoes from Pratapgarh district have captivated international consumers in Dubai and Oman with their exceptional taste and aroma.

Since exports began three years ago, demand for these mangoes has grown steadily.

This season, tons of mangoes will be shipped to meet increasing orders from both countries.

Mangoes See Growing Success In Export Market

Mango farmers like Prabhakar Singh from Shahpur village and Avneesh Singh from Kunda have achieved success exporting their produce abroad.

Avneesh, who owns a 22-bigha mango orchard and leases an additional 80 bighas, began exporting to Oman in 2022 with a one-ton shipment that received positive feedback.

Encouraged, he expanded exports to Dubai in 2023, sending five tons.

Farmers exported the same volume last year, and this year, both countries have placed new orders for Dussehri and Chausa varieties.

Prabhakar Singh, owner of over 100 mango trees, shared that a medium-quality harvest yields around 800 kilos of Chausa and 400 kilos of Dussehri per tree.

He expects a higher yield this season, promising handsome profits.

Mango exports from Pratapgarh have steadily increased, with 2 quintals exported in 2022 and 5 quintals in 2023.

Though exports dipped in 2024 due to a poor harvest, farmers are optimistic about this year, expecting to export 6-7 quintals.

Pack Houses Support Export Operations

Farmers rely on pack houses in Lucknow and Varanasi for packaging and processing, as none are available in the Prayagraj division.

Despite added transportation and packaging costs, mango exports generate up to 25% higher earnings than sales in local markets.

A key to export success is the use of fruit bagging technology.

Farmers cover mangoes with protective wax-lined paper bags while still on the tree.

This shields the fruit from pests, dust, sunburn, and wind damage.

The process enhances the mangoes’ colour, shine, and durability, making them highly appealing in international markets.

The Uttar Pradesh government supports this innovation through subsidies under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).

Registered farmers receive Rs 25,000 per hectare from the government to adopt fruit bagging technology, which is expected to further improve mango export quality.