High Mango-tude! Lucknow's Dussehri scores first-class boarding pass with dedicated airspace

Lucknow’s legendary Dussehri mangoes are going global in style! In a juicy new move, officials have decided to book dedicated air space to fly these golden delights across India and abroad. No more last-minute cargo scrambles, these mangoes will now travel like VIPs (Very Important Pulps!).

At a recent meeting of the Mango Export Core Committee, Divisional Commissioner Dr. Roshan Jacob laid out a new plan to boost Dussehri’s reach. From airports to bus stands, hotels to e-commerce platforms, Dussehri counters with free canopies will soon pop up across major Indian cities. The goal is to make sure that no mango lover is left behind this season.

And here’s the sweet twist, exporters will now team up with Farmer Producer Organisations to ensure farmers benefit directly. Four big cities outside Uttar Pradesh are already being targeted for Dussehri domination.

Now, Lucknow’s beloved Dussehri mangoes are preparing for takeoff, yes, literally! With pre-booked air cargo and counters across the country, the legacy of the city’s legendary “Mango Man”, Kaleemullah Khan, is soaring to new heights. It’s a full-circle moment, sweet as the fruit itself, from grafting over 300 mango varieties on a single tree to seeing Lucknow’s golden gems fly off to distant markets, his global mango dream is finally taking flight.

With Dussehri mangoes now skybound, Lucknow’s fruity fame is going premium, just the way the Mango Man envisioned!