Bhagalpur, June 7: Bihar Agricultural University in Sabour, Bhagalpur, will host a grand two-day Mango Festival on June 27 and 28, 2026. This year’s theme is “A Confluence of Taste, Culture, and Prosperity.” The event will be inaugurated by Bihar’s Governor, Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd).
Numerous state ministers, elected representatives, agricultural scientists, entrepreneurs, progressive farmers, agricultural experts, and mango enthusiasts are expected to attend.
To prepare for the festival, a crucial meeting was held at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, on Saturday. A national-level workshop on “Quality Mango Production, Storage, and Processing Using Modern Technology” will take place during the festival. Experts from various agricultural universities, research institutions, and agricultural organizations across the country will deliver lectures.
The workshop will cover the latest techniques in mango production, the impact of climate change, crop protection, post-harvest management, quality preservation, processing, value addition, branding, and modern marketing methods. A grand exhibition showcasing hundreds of mango varieties from across the nation will also be featured.
Visitors will have the opportunity to see a range of rare and popular mangoes, distinguished by their flavors, colors, sizes, and characteristics, all in one place. Additionally, stalls related to mango-based products, processed foods, value-added products, agricultural startups, and innovations will be set up.
The organizing committee has urged mango-producing farmers to bring their best and unique mango varieties for the exhibition. Experts will evaluate the displayed mangoes, and outstanding entries will be honored, providing farmers with a special opportunity to showcase their best mango varieties and receive awards.
A special “Farmer-Scientist Honor Ceremony” will be held during the event, where exemplary mango-producing farmers from all four agricultural zones of Bihar will be recognized. Selected top mango producers from Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand will receive the “Best Mango Farmer Award.”
Vice-Chancellor Dr. D. R. Singh stated that this event is not just a celebration of mango flavors but also a comprehensive campaign to enhance farmers’ incomes, promote scientific innovation, agricultural entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, and strengthen the rural economy. Scientists who have made significant contributions to mango research, innovation, extension education, and technology development will also receive special awards.
An exciting “Mango Eating Competition” will be organized for mango lovers, with attractive cash prizes and souvenirs for the winners. This competition is expected to be a major attraction for visitors.
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