Why in News?

Recently, Zardalu mangoes were dispatched to the President, Prime Minister, and other dignitaries, symbolising Bihar’s agricultural heritage.

• Appearance – Light yellow skin, elongated shape, golden‑yellow with red tinge when ripe.

• Location – Native to Bhagalpur district, Bihar, cultivated in orchards along the fertile Ganga basin.
• Weight – 150–300 g per fruit.
• Texture – Rich, creamy, non‑fibrous pulp.
• Special Feature – Strong aroma, recognised even from a distance.
• Grading – Bihar Agriculture Department.
• Historic Origin – First tree traced to Madhuban Bagh, Bhagalpur (early 19th century)
• Soil – Alluvial soil of the Ganga basin.
• Climate – Tropical conditions with hot summers.
• Season – Mid‑April to June.
• Nutritional Value – Rich in fibre & enzymes; aids digestion.
• GI Recognition – 2018 as Bhagalpuri Zardalu.

Reference

Better India | Zardalu Mango