{"id":130351,"date":"2026-10-24T13:36:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T08:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=130351"},"modified":"2026-10-24T13:37:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T08:07:27","slug":"kesar-mango","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/kesar-mango\/","title":{"rendered":"Kesar Mango, GI Tag, Cultivation, Production in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gir Kesar Mango is a famous mango variety of Gujarat, primarily grown in the Gir region of the Saurashtra peninsula. Known for its saffron-coloured pulp, sweetness and distinctive aroma, it received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2011, recognising its association with the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is Kesar Mango?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gir Kesar Mango is a famous mango variety of Gujarat, known for its saffron-coloured pulp, sweetness and distinctive aroma. It is primarily associated with the Gir region of the Saurashtra peninsula.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Origin:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gir region, Gujarat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Major cultivation area:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Junagadh and the adjoining Gir region, including parts of Gir Somnath district.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Distinctive feature:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saffron-coloured pulp with a sweet taste and characteristic aroma.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>GI status: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) product in 2011.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Geographical Conditions for Kesar Mango Cultivation<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Climate: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tropical and subtropical conditions with warm temperatures are suitable for mango cultivation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rainfall: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate to high <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/orographic-rainfall\/\" target=\"_blank\">rainfall<\/a><\/strong> can support growth, provided the region has adequate drainage. A relatively dry period during flowering and fruit maturation is beneficial.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soil: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep, fertile and well-drained loamy or sandy-loam soils support healthy growth. Waterlogging can adversely affect root development and productivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water availability: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adequate soil moisture during critical growth stages supports fruit development, while excessive moisture can increase disease risks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are general mango-growing requirements; local climate, soil and orchard management determine the suitability of a particular area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>GI Tag of Gir Kesar Mango<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gir Kesar Mango received its GI registration on 24 June 2011. Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation Limited is the registered proprietor. The registration identifies the product with its recognised geographical origin in Gujarat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Significance of the GI Tag<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protects the product&#8217;s geographical identity against misleading use of its name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthens regional branding and market recognition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports the promotion of local agricultural products and producers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creates opportunities for product differentiation in domestic and international markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read:- <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/mango-showers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mango Showers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Economic Significance of Kesar Mango<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Horticulture: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contributes to Gujarat&#8217;s fruit production and agricultural diversification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Farmers&#8217; income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Supports orchard owners and agricultural workers involved in cultivation and harvesting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food processing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used in mango pulp, beverages, desserts and other processed products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Market value:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Its recognised regional identity supports branding and marketing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Mango Production in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is the world&#8217;s leading mango producer. Mango cultivation is distributed across different climatic regions, with states producing varieties suited to their local agro-climatic conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:- <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/totapuri-mangoes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Totapuri Mangoes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><b>Major Mango-Producing States<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important mango-producing states include Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Gujarat, West Bengal and Telangana.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to APEDA, Uttar Pradesh ranked first in mango production in 2024\u201325, accounting for approximately 26.56% of India&#8217;s production.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Major Mango Varieties and Their Regions<\/b><\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 92.4072%; height: 422px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Mango variety<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Major geographical association<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gir Kesar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alphonso<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra, especially the Konkan region<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dasheri<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Langra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh and Bihar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banganapalli<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himsagar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Bengal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Mango Exports from India<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India exports fresh mangoes to international markets. Major destinations reported for 2025\u201326 included the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Kuwait and Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gir Kesar Mango is a GI-tagged Gujarat variety known for saffron pulp, sweetness, cultivation, economic importance, major mango varieties and India&#8217;s mango production and exports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":130358,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[786],"tags":[11124,9362],"class_list":["post-130351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-general-studies","tag-kesar-mango","tag-mango","no-featured-image-padding"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=130351"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":130442,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130351\/revisions\/130442"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/130358"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=130351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=130351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=130351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}