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Udupi: Two-day jackfruit fest attracts farmers, visitors in large numbers

  •   Fri, Jul 01 2016 08:42:15 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)

Udupi, Jul 1: The two-day state-level jackfruit festival was off to a splendid start on Friday, July 1 with a large number of people flocking the venue.

The jackfruit festival has been jointly organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Brahmavar, Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project, Kundapur, horticulture and forest department, Udupi, and other organisations at Rajangana hall of Shree Krishna Math here.

The festival was inaugurated by Sri Vishweshateertha Swamiji in the presence of Sri Vishwaprasannateertha Swamiji and district in-charge minister Pramod Madhwaraj.

The visitors enjoyed the delicious tastes of a variety of jackfruit dishes.

Speaking to daijiworld, Veronica Cornelio, chairman of Karnataka Soap and Detergents Limited said, "There are different varieties of jackfruit products. I have never seen so many varieties of jackfruit. Jackfruit tea powder is also available, which I did not know. I had the opportunity to taste different varieties of dishes. This is the best season for sale of such products. Earlier, I had seen many of these varieties only on WhatsApp."

Hanumanthappa, assistant research director said, "Farmers have arrived for the fest from faraway places such as Chikkaballapur, Sakrebailu, Belagavi and Doddaballapur. We are getting good response from the public and hope to see a good sale."

Jackfruit seller Ravikumar from Chikkaballapur said, "I brought three tons of five to six different varieties of jackfruits from my place. I am happy with the business here. We have an organization of 140 members at Thopakere village. The group was started in 2009. It is truly a profitable and cost effective crop.

"In the beginning, our profit was Rs 4 lac and now we are earning upto Rs 28 lac. Nearly 3,500 varieties of jackfruit trees are planted in Thopakere village," he added.

Farmers have put up stalls to sell items such as jackfruit chips, jackfruit raw chips, jackfruit chips powder, sweet and spicy papad and much more. Some of them offered free slices of jackfruit to people. Many varieties of jackfruits such as red Rudrakshi, Chandra, Rkadashi etc have been displayed in the fruit fest.

Approximately 20 to 25 stalls have been set up. Farmers, self-help groups and farmers’ association members are actively participating in the festival.

'Adike' magazine editor Shree Padre held an hour-long session on 'Speciality of jackfruit in Karnataka and scope for farmers'.
  

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  • Valerian Dsouza, KODANGE/Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    During my younger days we had a particular jackfruit tree at my place which was in great demand from all my neighbours sons and daughters working in Mumbai and abroad for the fruits.It was that much tasty and delicious .We were forced to eat fruits from other jackfruit trees only.I still remember the tasty gariyos prepared by mom.In the rainy season we used to eat the Bole upkarry made by mom from the seeds of jackfruit preserved from the summer season. And what to tell about the felakai gatti made from the ripe friut by grinding it with rice and baked wrapping with thandadeche leaves.It was really mouth watering.When it was raining heavily mom uesd to fry those jackfruit papads in coconut oil.I still cherish those childhood memories .

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  • J.F.D Souza, Attavar, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    In our childhood days we used to eat plenty Jackfruits including other items like Patholi, bhaje etc. made out it. we parents, brothers sisters and others sit together and finish off the entire jackfruit and enjoyed. While eating there will be lot of fun.But the present generation dont like to eat this fruit. They are very much interested to eat Pizza, and other fast foods. Due to this our jackfruits are being wasted without its consumption. Our children should eat jackfruit considering its contents.

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  • Af,, MANGALORE

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    When is in mangalore and where?

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  • Peter Lewis, Kalmady/ k s a

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    If Jackfruit tree saplings given to school childrens during 'Vanamahotsav' it will be added advantage. Wood of this tree is very useful for furnitures.

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  • peter, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    While I agree with your suggestion, i have a concern about this. Even saplings distributed to children, where will they plant them. currently most of them live small 3 cent to 5 cents land, other live in apartments. It would have been better if children are take to forest range to plant these trees, it would serve two purpose - 1st Children will have outing, 2nd Trees planted in the land meant for forest will survive. Otherwise, you might have seen that, saplings planted both sides of road are cut by someone as they obstruct someone, may be blocking someones gate, growing directly under the MESCOM electric wires which are threat for general public and also cause short circuit, some die during summer due to extreme temperature.

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  • jk, south kanara

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    Happy to see this program reg jackfruit. I do remember during my childhood, on vaccation I used to go to my grandma place - karkala, where we had no of jackfruit,mango,cashes,jamoon and other so many trees of various fruits. now we could hardly find these trees in Mangalore. Jackfruit happala,fry, mulig(sweet bonda fry),payasam, saat, salt karo etc.. yummy... can not fortet those good old childhood days..

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    Largest fruit of the world...Very tasty.....They must serve in our Air India International flights......

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  • Thomas C., Kadri / Dubai

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    Happy to see the display of jackfruits. Surprised to learn that there are 3500 varieties of jackfruits since I know only 10 varieties. (Kaapo, Rosal, Edebarko, Meetak galso, guzzo-ranso, Biknaro ... etc.). It is rich in taste and cheap in price compared to other fruits. I still remember the taste of Guzzo when my mother used to prepare. Wah, it was delicious. Even the seeds too.

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  • Noel , Bangalore

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    Two-day jackfruit fest attracts farmers - very good initiative probably happened first time. Need to be continued the fest on forthcoming years.

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  • Dev Kumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    Every year it's hapeening gujje mela.
    May be this year only..you had seen..as you are always busy...or ed unlimited wi-fi.

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  • Dev Kumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    Jackfruit is one of my favourite..especially pelakai gatti..
    Can cake compete with pelkai gatti..!!
    Only good in copy the same.

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  • gireesh , bangalore

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    with urda kori gasi

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  • Rita, Germany

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    I am sure there isnt anybody from India who doesnt like Jackfruit and dishes made out of it,and many forms.Unfortunately we dont get here any such fruits to buy except in tins.when someone makes effort to Export it might function.This year I heard jackfruits started late to ripe due to weather.still everyone enjoys it.

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  • abdulla, india

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    CFTRI .should help set up small cottage scale industries.. Co-op industries sto start processing Jack fruits ..king of fruits.
    start production of all known varieties finished products..
    Dried..fried.. value added.. Brine-d ..pickled..salted ..dried. etc.
    They can earn great value .
    co abroad like Supermarket/ Choithram..Madina hypermarkets would be great place to sell..
    they have great Indian and sub continents patronage.

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  • Anil, Udupi/Mumbai/Dubai

    Sat, Jul 02 2016

    Here in gulf, this fruit is very costly. Even the seeds are not less than ten Dhirams ( Rs. 180/-) per kg.

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Fri, Jul 01 2016

    During my childhood ate lot of jackfruit. I had never seen it is being sold from my house. Many relatives and friends used take them to Mumbai and other places. This time in Bangalore I had to buy three pieces (3 seeds) for Rupees 10.

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  • Ina D,Souza, Thottam

    Fri, Jul 01 2016

    Mouthwatering exhibition of the Jakufruit. Love them. It should have been done before the rainy season. This Fruit is sweet and tasty before rain. Next year pleasedo the exhibition by end of May. July is late for this fruit.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nashville

    Fri, Jul 01 2016

    Jackfruit is the most underrated fruit in India ...

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  • Dr Kusuma Kumari G MBBS DGO DNB, Kodyadka

    Fri, Jul 01 2016

    Jack fruit is available in plenty in Karnataka esocially udupi and managlore. If we learn to make products out of ut it will improve our farmers economy

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  • vnayak, mangalore/switzerland

    Fri, Jul 01 2016

    I agree. We get here tinned products from Thailand and Sri lanka in terms of jackfruits, tender jackfruits for cooking, jackfruit seeds, coconut juice,coconut milk, tender coconut bits etc. I think we in coastal Karnataka have a long way to go to do the same which will certainly help the farmers.

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  • Francis Dcunha, Bangalore

    Fri, Jul 01 2016

    A great fruit from the creator of this universe. Lets all enjoy this. Wish more such opportunities are made for people and today's youngsters to be aware of such great fruits. Any day this is more rich in fibre than fast food. Appreciate Daiji for this publicity.

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