National Mango Festival 2026: Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya in collaboration with Prakriti Ki Ore Society
Here comes another fruity festival season. The National Mango Festival 2026 is being organized by Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya in collaboration with Prakriti Ki Ore Society. It will be held at College of Agriculture, Raipur and will see farmers, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, women’ groups and mango enthusiasts from around state thronging to participate in competitions.
The Mango Festival will showcase India’ much-loved mango varieties as well as help propagate horticulture, mango processing and sustainable agriculture practices.
Know About The Event
Location
College of Agriculture, Raipur
Date
29th, 30th & 31st May 2026
Timings
12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM
Hosted By
Directorate of Horticulture & Farm forestry, Govt. of Chhattisgarh
Registration Details
Competitors can register for the competitions on:
29th May 2026 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Rules To Follow
Please note
- 3–5 fruits are required for each mango variety for competition purpose.
- Minimum 250 grams of processed products need to be brought for mango processed products competition.
Technical Session Details
“Mango Production: Problems & Solutions” Technical session will be held on:
30th May 2026 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM
The session includes
- Uptodate techniques of Mango Production
- Disease ManagementPest Problems and SolutionsPost Harvest Management
- Latest updates on Processing and Value Addition of Mango
Top agricultural scientists, researchers and HORT experts will address the farmers and visitors on various topics.
Competitions & Events
Mango Variety Competition
- Mango Processed Products Competition
- Mango Decoration Competition
- Sale of Mango Plants
Participants can witness the best mango varieties and buy quality mango plants during their visit.
Participants
Some of the organizations and individuals who can take part in the event are as follows –
(Institutional)
Government bodies/organization
- Non-government organizations
- Women groups
- Self-help groups
(Individual)
- Farmers
- Women EntrepreneursStudents
- Common public
Conclusion
Farmers get a chance to learn new farming practices and showcase their products. Students and entrepreneurs can network and bring forward their innovations in mango-based businesses and agro-processing. The mango festival aims at spreading awareness related to mango cultivation.
Mango or the “King of Fruits” plays an important role in India’ horticulture industry. Celebrations like National Mango Festival help farmers,
- Promote their crops
- Learn scientific methods of farming
- Become self-reliant by starting businesses in rural areas
- Learn about the vast opportunities in Mango based processed products
- Met new researchers and fellow farmers
Reach out to the Directorate of Research Services, IGKV Raipur for more details on the event.
📞 Contact: 0771-2443035
📧 Email: drs@igkv.ac.in
We hope to see you there!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – National Mango Festival 2026
1. What is the National Mango Festival 2026?
The National Mango Festival 2026 is a three-day event celebrating mango varieties, mango-based products, and modern mango cultivation practices. It is organized by Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya in collaboration with Prakriti Ki Ore Society.
2. When will the festival be organized ?
The festival will be held on 29th, 30th, and 31st May 2026.
3. Where is the venue of the festival?
The event will take place at the College of Agriculture, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
4. What are the festival timings?
The festival will remain open from 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM on all three days.
5. Who can participate in the festival?
The festival is open to:
- Farmers
- Students
- Women entrepreneurs
- Self-help groups
- Government and non-government organizations
- General public
6. Is there any registration process?
Yes. Competition registration will be conducted on 29th May 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
7. What are the requirements for competition participation?
Participants must provide:
- 3–5 fruits per mango variety for mango competitions
- At least 250 grams of processed mango products for processed product categories
8. What competitions will be organized during the festival?
The festival will include:
- Mango Variety Competition
- Mango Processed Products Competition
- Mango Decoration Competition
- Sale of Mango Plants
9. Will there be any technical sessions?
Yes. A technical session on “Mango Production: Problems & solution
