Forget the usual mango or apple fairs – Sawai Madhopur is rewriting the script with India’s first dedicated Guava Festival. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will launch proceedings, elevating this unassuming fruit to stardom.
Nestled amid Ranthambore’s wildlife sanctuary, the region’s guavas thrive in arid conditions, delivering crisp texture and intense aroma. The multi-day event will host competitions, tastings, and B2B meets to forge export partnerships.
Innovation takes center stage: drone tech for spraying, AI for ripeness prediction, and blockchain for traceability. Farmers gain insights to scale operations profitably.
Birla lauded the festival as a model for Atmanirbhar Bharat. ‘From farm to fork, guavas will drive economic growth,’ he affirmed. Plans include a guava research center to breed disease-resistant strains.
Food lovers await fusion cuisine – guava biryani, sorbets, and skincare demos. Wellness booths promote its role in diabetes control and immunity boosting.
Culminating in a grand finale with fireworks over fields, the festival cements Sawai Madhopur’s legacy. It’s more than an event; it’s the seed of an agricultural revolution.