MattuGulla

MattuGulla

Part of: GS Prelims

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• MattuGulla is a variety of brinjal that has Geographical Indication (GI) tag
• Known for its unique taste, MattuGulla is grown in Mattu, Kaipunjal and Uliyargoli villages of Udupi district inKarnataka
• About 200 farmers cultivate this rare variety of brinjal on about 120 acres of land from October to June.
• The speciality of MattuGulla, besides its taste, is that it has less seed and more pulp
• An export network to UAE is being planned so that MattuGulla gets exported. As a result,the demand for it will increase and farmers will get good price for it. 

Daily Current Affairs IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 16th December 2019

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