Mango which was irrigated by milk - the story of Digha's dudhiya Malda
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Dudhiya Malda is considered King of Mangoes in Bihar.

We know that mango is the king of fruits. But do you know who is the king of mangoes? ‘Dudhia Malda’ mango of the Digha Ghat region of Patna, Bihar is also known as the king of mangoes.
It is called Dudiya because once the skin of the mango is scratched milk-like liquid oozes out. ‪

With its thin skin, small seed, less fibre, milking yellow pulp, and unique sweet aroma, are was considered among the best by connoisseurs.

Malda, also known as 'King of Mangoes' in Bihar is completely non-fibrous, making it a good pick for chutneys. It is sweet-sour in flavour and is pulpy and delicious. How to identify: It has a thinner cover as compared to other types of mangoes and has a sweet aroma.

This is a famous variety of mango cultivated in Bihar and is famously irrigated with milk isgaining popularity in many countries.

This variety was brought from what is today Pakistan; irrigated with milk, and hence given the name that translates as Milky Malda (Malda being the place). In the world of mango cultivators, if Lucknow's Dusseri is the queen of mangoes then Digha's Malda is the king.

In Bihar, Dudhiya Malda is known as the King of Mango.

In the year 1952, famous film actor Raj Kapoor and singer Suraiya came to Digha's mango orchards and picked cartons of the fruit for carrying to Mumbai.

India’s President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, who hailed from Bihar introduced Dudhiya Malda to many personalities including Indira Gandhi and they became fans of this fruit. Dr Rajendra Prasad himself was very fond of Digha's Malda.

During his sojourn in Rashtrapati Bhavam, Rajendra Babu would often mention Digha ka Malda in his conversations. In 1962, when the President came to Patna, the Malda had a very good harvest.
Since that time each year, a consignment of mangoes is sent from Digha to prominent personalities, politicians, industrialists, and celebrities.

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