date:Feb 28, 2020
icials of the marketing board said. Firstly, there is no extra premium for Alphonso and good quality Kesar is available at much cheaper rates. At the beginning of the season Alphonso commands very high rates in the range of Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,500 per kg while Kesar is available at Rs 75 to Rs 150 per kg, the official said.
The government has granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag to the Alphonso mango from Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and other adjoining areas, a move that will help identify the authe