Udhampur, June 3 -- Dasheri mango farmers in the Majalta area of Udhampur district have expressed happiness and renewed enthusiasm after Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted mango cultivators during the 134th episode of Mann Ki Baat, saying the recognition has boosted their morale and brought attention to the region's horticultural potential.

Speaking to ANI, Yudhvir, son of mango farmer Rattan Chand, recalled that the family's mango plantation project began in 2012 and has expanded steadily over the years.

"We initiated this plantation project in 2012 under the guidance of my father, and it has continued ever since. We undertook further plantation activities in 2016 and 2017, primarily planting the Dasheri mango variety," he said....