Jackfruit Festival

Jackfruit Festival or Chakka Mahotsavam is a festival in the different districts of Kerala, aimed at spreading public awareness of the health benefits and market potential of jackfruit. Jackfruit is the official state fruit of Kerala since 2018 due to its high production and its market potential.[1]

In May 2017, The National Jackfruit Promotion Council (NJPC) and Aranmula Heritage Trust organised the festival in Aranmula, Pathanamthitta.[2][3]

In August 2017, The NJPC and College of Agriculture, Vellayani organised the festival in Kanakakkunnu, Thiruvananthapuram.[4][5][6]

References
  1. "Jackfruit is Kerala's official fruit". The Hindu. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  2. "Aranmula to host jackfruit festival". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  3. "Aranmula to host national jackfruit festival in May". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  4. "Jackfruit festival to kick off today". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  5. "Jackfruit festival begins in city". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  6. "Promoting jackfruit fest in Thiruvananthapuram". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 September 2017.


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