NEWS – Karsiri, the Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation’s online portal, is back after a technology update and customers can now place their orders for mangos directly from the farmers and get it delivered to their doorstep

KARNATAKA STATE MANGO DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING CORPORATION LIMITED (KSMD&MCL)

• Establishment and Objectives
  • Established under the Companies Act 1956 on 19.01.2011 by the Government of Karnataka, under the Department of Horticulture.
  • Main objectives include facilitating mango growers for quality production, post-harvest management, direct marketing, export, and processing.
• Initiatives for Mango Growers
  • Aims to improve the socio-economic status of mango growers by promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for quality fruit production.
  • Facilitates direct marketing to consumers through the online portal “karsirimangoes.karnataka.gov.in” under the registered trademark “karsiri mangoes” brand.
• Quality Assurance and Standards
  • Karnataka-grown mangoes are known for their taste, color, and flavor, with significant export potential for fresh consumption and processing.
  • Pesticide residue levels (MRL) are within prescribed limits, and mangoes are free from calcium carbide, ensuring safety and quality.
• Ripening Process and Consumer Benefits
  • Mangoes are ripened using ethylene, a safe method ensuring naturally ripened, carbide-free, and damage-free fruits.
  • Consumers have the opportunity to purchase quality mangoes directly from farmers via the online portal, receiving fresh produce at reasonable costs.
• Varieties Available
  • Available mango varieties include Alphonso/Badami/Apus, Neelum, Dashehari, Kesar, Beneshan, Tothapuri, Malgova, Mallika, Raspuri, Sendhura, and more.
  • Consumers can choose between unripe or ripened mangoes and order directly from growers, with doorstep delivery through the online mango portal.