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Patna : The Department of Posts, Government of India, and Department of Horticulture, Government of Bihar (GoB), have joined hands to supply ”Shahi Lichi” and “Zardalu Mango” to the people at their doorstep. Bihar Postal Circle has made an agreement with Department of Horticulture, Government of Bihar, for logistics of Shahi Lichi from Muzaffarpur and Zardalu Mango from Bhagalpur and its delivery to the doorstep of the people.
Because of lockdown to contain the spread of Coronavirus, Litchi & Mangoes cultivators have been finding it difficult to carry/transport their fruits to the markets for sale. Its supply amongst people has become big challenge and so to meet the demand of public and for giving market space directly to the farmers to sell their fruits without any middlemen, the Department of Horticulture, Govt.of Bihar & Department of Posts, Govt of India, have joined hands for this initiative, according to a PIB release.
The ”Shahi Lichi” of Muzaffarpur (Bihar) & “Zardalu Mango” of Bhagalpur (Bihar) are famous in world for their unique fragrance and demand everywhere. People can place order on website “horticulture.bihar.gov.in” online.
This facility will be initially available to people of Muzaffarpur & Patna for ”Shahi Lichi” and Patna & Bhagalpur for “Zardalu Mango” . Lichi will be booked minimum for 2 kg and mangoes for 5 kg.
Online booking and delivery at doorstep facility will help cultivators/farmers earn decent profit. Customers will also be benefitted to get these branded fruits at their doorstep at low cost. Till now order for 4,400 kg Lichi has been placed on website. It may go up to one lakh kg during the season. Order for Mangoes will start in last week of May.