UP mangoes reach Dubai via sea for first time

tonne shipment of Dashehari and Langra mangoes from Uttar Pradesh reached Dubai by sea after a 25-day journey.

Nearly 90% of the fruit remained market-ready after the voyage.

Post-harvest protocol was jointly developed by ICAR-CISH, Lucknow and APEDA to enable the sea shipment.

Sea freight reduces dependence on expensive air freight, making exports cheaper and larger.

Mango growers earned an additional income of approximately Rs 15–20 per kg over conventional export channels.