Nanjangud banana area sees revival as farmers get support, subsidy

Key Points

1. Nanjangud Banana (Rasabale) is a GI-tagged crop.
2. Farmers receive a one-time subsidy of ₹60,000 for Rasabale cultivation.
3. Rasabale is cultivated in about 80 acres in Nanjangud.
4. Panama wilt disease caused a decline in Rasabale cultivation.
5. The Department of Horticulture, UHS Bagalkot, and JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra are collaborating to revive Rasabale.
6. Other GI-tagged crops being promoted include Mysuru Mallige (jasmine) and Mysuru Veeledele (betel leaf).
7. Jasmine is cultivated in about 5 hectares, while veeledele covers nearly 100 hectares in Mysuru taluk.
8. UHS has developed post-harvest and value-added products from Rasabale.
9. Officials aim to expand the cultivable area by at least 50 acres every year.