Mangalore: A two-day Jackfruit Mela organized by the Krishi Vijnana Kendra at Ekkur in the outskirts of Mangalore attracted a large number of people on June 23, Saturday. Growers from various parts of the state took part in the festival and exhibited different varieties of jackfrurits grown by them.

Various food items prepared out of jackfruit  including  jackfruit juice and  namkeen were on display and sale.
Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Dr KN Vijayaprakash inaugurated the Mela in the presence of dignitaries including KT Shailaja Bhat, Zilla Panchayat President.

Mini booklets   namely “‘Karavaliyalli bhathada besaya,’ ‘Halasina uthpadane thanthrikathegalu haagu maulyavardhane,’ and ‘Bhathada krishiyalli yanthrikathe naati” were released on the occasion.

The Mela was organized in association with Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fishery Science University, Horticulture University, Bagalkote and  Horticulture Research Station, Ullal.