Mysore: The Horticulture Department, which has proposed to hold a mega ‘Mango Mela’ during the end of May or the first week of June will hold talks with mango growers, traders and commission agents on May 14 in Mysuru during which the Mela venue and dates will be finalised. This was confirmed to Star of Mysore this morning by Horticulture Department Assistant Director Habeeba Sadh.
Sources in the Department said that the Mango Mela is being held every year since several years now. But this year, the Mela could not be organised until now due to Lok Sabha elections. This year, the yield has declined by 40 per cent when compared to previous due to soaring temperatures. This has led to price rise in the market.
