Patna : Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, has launched a village adoption programme to develop Pansalla village in Sultanganj block of Bhagalpur district as a ‘Jardalu Mango Village’. The initiative aims to promote Bhagalpur’s distinctive Jardalu mango variety, expand scientific mango cultivation and improve livelihood opportunities for local farmers.
Under the programme, Jardalu mango saplings were planted in the village, while 100 mango plants were distributed among farmers to encourage orchard development and expand cultivation.
The initiative is being undertaken under the leadership and guidance of BAU Vice-Chancellor Dr D. R. Singh. The university aims to strengthen the local identity of Jardalu mangoes while helping farmers adopt improved horticultural techniques and increase income through fruit cultivation.
BAU Officials And Sultanganj MLA Attend Programme
The programme was jointly chaired by Sultanganj MLA Dr Lalit Narayan Mandal and BAU Registrar Dr M. Haque.
University officials attending the event included Director of Administration Dr Rajesh Kumar, Director of Student Welfare Dr Shweta Shambhavi, Director of Extension Education Dr R. K. Sohane, Director of Works and Faculty E. K. S. Raman, Dean of Postgraduate Studies Dr J. N. Srivastava and Dean of Agriculture Dr Sanjay Kumar.
Pansalla village head Chandan Kumar, ‘Mango Man of Bihar’ Ashok Kumar Choudhary and former BAU Dean of Agriculture Dr Mukteshwar Kumar were also present. Dr Mukteshwar Kumar is a native of Pansalla village.
Focus On Scientific Mango Cultivation
The programme began with a welcome address by team leader Dr Kumari Karuna. Dr Ruby Rani, Associate Dean-cum-Principal of Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour, and other university officials spoke about disseminating improved agricultural and horticultural techniques, encouraging scientific farming methods and strengthening the university’s role in rural development.
Ashok Kumar Choudhary highlighted the importance of preserving the distinctive identity and quality of Jardalu mangoes. He also stressed the need to promote scientific cultivation methods and make improved production techniques accessible to farmers.
Expanding Jardalu mango cultivation, he said, could help improve farmers’ incomes while strengthening the region’s agricultural identity.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Anita Kumari, senior scientist and head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhagalpur.
Initiative Aims To Strengthen Rural Livelihoods
According to the university, the village adoption programme is intended to strengthen cooperation between the institution and the rural community while improving farmers’ access to scientific agricultural and horticultural practices.
Developing Pansalla as a Jardalu Mango Village is expected to encourage orchard-based livelihoods, promote the mango variety’s regional identity and support the rural economy through expanded horticultural activity.
