CM Nitish-honored 'Mango Man' Kalidas Banerjee grows 26 varieties, offers free training

• Kalidas Banerjee, known as 'Mango Man' and honored by CM Nitish Kumar, cultivates 26 mango varieties on 10 acres in Katihar, Bihar.
• He provides free training to hundreds of farmers on scientific mango cultivation, including modern irrigation and pest management.
• Banerjee developed three new mango varieties: Chittaranjan Aam (registered), Swami Vivekananda Aam, and Modi Aam.
• The Government of India recognized his innovation with a 50,000 rupee cash prize and a certificate of appreciation.
• Training programs under the Agriculture Department (ATMA) empower farmers to overcome technical challenges and boost production.