Overview

• The Jackfruit Festival, organized by Sahaja Samrudha and Rotary Club of Mysore West, opened on May 3, 2025, at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry in Mysuru with free public entry.
• Over 60 jackfruit varieties, including indigenous and premium types like 'Toobagere Red' and 'Rudrakshi,' are on display, with saplings available for sale.
• More than 55 stalls feature value-added jackfruit products such as chips, ice cream, halwa, dosa, and biryani, alongside organic seeds and artisan crafts.
• Training sessions on jackfruit cultivation, pest management, and marketing were conducted, with competitions like weight estimation and a jackfruit-eating contest scheduled for May 4.
• Organizers emphasized the need for financial backing to support women’s groups and farmer-producer companies in promoting jackfruit cultivation and value addition.