The Governor of Telangana, Dr. Smt. Tamilisai Soundararajan Governor of Bihar, Rajendra V Arlekar, Governor of Goa, P S Sreedharan Pillai and Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Ramesh Tawadkar will attend “Jack Fruit Festival” to be organised by Raj Bhavan at New Durbar Hall on June 10, 2023, at 12 noon. Prof Harilal Menon, Vice-Chancellor of Goa University, will grace the occasion.
On the 71st birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Jackfruit garden was started by planting 71 AyurJack variety Saplings at Raj Bhavan Goa campus. The trees in this garden have started bearing the fruits, and are ready to be harvested – which is 20 months from the date of planting.
The Jackfruit has significance in our daily lives and is an integral part of the traditional menu of many homes in South India. Jackfruit plantation is also being undertaken by many Goans. Different varieties of Jackfruits that are available in the surroundings, will be displayed at the venue; states a press release.
