In a move set to improve the way mangoes are sold in Karnataka, the Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation (KSMDMC) has launched the sale of 12 distinct mango varieties through its online portal.
While the Karsiri portal was initially launched in 2018, it has recently opened its virtual doors to consumers in Bengaluru. This new initiative creates a direct link between farmers and consumers, offering a fresh and hassle-free way to buy premium mangoes from the heart of Karnataka’s flourishing mango-growing regions. With a focus on quality, fair pricing, and fast delivery, the platform promises to support local farmers and bring the best of the season’s harvest straight to your doorstep.
What is the Karsiri portal?
The Karsiri portal allows consumers to purchase fresh, farm-grown mangoes directly from farmers across Karnataka. This online platform eliminates middlemen, assuring that farmers receive fair prices for their produce, while buyers get fresh mangoes delivered to their doorsteps.
The easy-to-navigate portal offers a wide selection of mango varieties, giving consumers the opportunity to browse and select their favourite fruit effortlessly.
How does it help farmers and consumers?
By using the Karsiri portal, the KSMDMC facilitates a direct connection between mango farmers and consumers, benefiting both parties:
For farmers:
The platform guarantees that farmers get a fair price for their mangoes by cutting out the middleman. It also offers them a broader market, allowing them to sell their products beyond local markets.
For consumers:
Buyers have access to a range of high-quality mangoes, sourced directly from the farms. The portal promises fresh and flavourful fruit, with same-day or next-day delivery services to maintain the quality.
A wide variety of mangoes available
Karnataka is known for producing a diverse range of mango varieties, and the Karsiri portal offers several of these for purchase:
1. Alphonso
2. Kesar
3. Himam Pasand
4. Badami
5. Mallika
6. Neelam
7. Malgova
8. Kalapad
9. Sindhura
10. Totapuri
11. Dusheri
12. Baneshan
These mangoes are grown in various districts across Karnataka, including Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Dharwad, and Ramanagara, making the portal a one-stop shop for mango enthusiasts.
How to buy mangoes on the Karsiri portal?
Buying mangoes on the Karsiri portal is simple, and here are the steps you must follow:
1. Visit the portal: Browse through the wide range of mango varieties available for purchase.
2. Select your mangoes: Choose the mango varieties you prefer, based on the options available.
3. Order and pay: Once you have made your selection, place the order and pay securely through the website.
4. Delivery: After the order is placed, the farmer receives a text message. The farmer will then pack the mangoes and send them to the General Post Office (GPO) in Bengaluru. From there, the packages are dispatched via postal services to their final destinations.
6. Fast delivery: The KSMDMC promises efficient delivery, with same-day or next-day options to make sure the mangoes reach you fresh and ripe.
Supporting Karnataka’s mango industry
Karnataka is one of the top mango-producing states in India, with various districts known for their cultivation of premium mango varieties. By supporting this initiative, consumers can directly contribute to the livelihoods of local farmers while enjoying the best of Karnataka’s mangoes at home.
Edited by Vidya Gowri Venkatesh