India, Jan. 20 -- Rajasthan is hosting the Kinnow Mahakumbh in Sri Ganganagar to promote its flagship citrus crop

Farmers say price volatility, water shortages and weak market access continue to hurt incomes

Growers argue long-term reforms matter more than fairs for the survival of kinnow orchards

The Rajasthan government is organising a Kinnow Mahakumbh, a state-level farmers' fair, in Sri Ganganagar on January 23, 24 and 25, 2026. In a district known nationally for kinnow production, the event is being presented as a boost for local farmers. But many growers say such initiatives will bring little lasting benefit unless long-standing problems around prices, water, research support and market access are addressed.

Kinnow cultivation h...